Jim Costa actually said...

"I think even the industry is eager to discuss this. I think they are eager to discuss perhaps what the revenue stream may be that would come out of a piece of legislation like this."

"What is your thought--and, I mean, you just acknowledged that industry, and they have told me..."

"My fear, after consulting with my constituents, is that the costs imposed by this legislation will put them out of business, which will consequently increase economic problems in my state."

"It would be a shame if we made changes to the mining law that favored importing mineral resources from foreign countries while exporting the benefits."