Raul Ruiz actually said...

"Taking the time to invest in responsible methods of extracting lithium is critical to the well-being of our local communities."

"Unlocking the potential that lithium batteries have to offer in a safe and responsible way will have an enormous impact on our national security, economy, and energy independence."

"climate change is real. Pollution is real. And it affects the underserved, marginalized, underresourced communities more than it does the others."

"In my district alone, I have four DSH hospitals: Pioneer, El Centro, Palo Verde, and San Gorgonio hospitals, all of which will be significantly impacted by these cuts."