Thank you for holding this important hearing on workforce training issues in our critical minerals sector.
I think it's fair to say right now, America's in the middle of a great transition to a clean economy.
Indeed. Thank you.
I appreciate that. And I would argue that I think many times mines are the most beautiful places.
Senator Braun talked about the stigmatism and somehow incorporating these mines as part of the solution.
Yes, I guess you could say all mining is local, to turn a phrase.
Got it. More of everything. You guys actually sound like a bunch of mayors and Governors.
Our miners deserve safety protection in their workforce and their workplace, just like any other job.
We have for a long time relied on our miners to help us keep the lights on.
I couldn't agree more. And I think that is a longer discussion even as we look at how many smaller mines there are...
This great transition is going to move in various directions, but they are all going to require more materials.