"In this time of economic crisis let us not be mislead into letting an outdated boondoggle hang on the books."
"Thank you very much, Chairman Rahall, for your focus, and for your tenacity, and for the expertise that you lend to not only this issue, but all the issues that we deal with in the Natural Resources C..."
"Thank you, Superintendent Reynolds, for your very timely testimony, and your insight as the superintendent of one of our--and as I mentioned--national treasures."
"Our economy can't afford to have the federal government keep saying no, no, no to the creation of new energy production jobs."
"Mining law reform has been on the table for some time, but the new Members of the House and Senate need the opportunity to review and consider this issue."
"Let me be clear, the onerous mining law reform proposed by my colleague will not only threaten the domestic viability of large mining companies, it will also hurt the small, independent businessmen an..."
"We all acknowledge that there have been irresponsible practices in the past, but those days are long gone in Nevada."
"I believe we should get them in a responsible manner from domestic resources mined by American workers."
"What is your thought--and, I mean, you just acknowledged that industry, and they have told me..."
"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."
"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."