Mike Collins actually said...

"I hope this policy change was not political, but given this Administration's anti-mining agenda, I am skeptical."

"The Administration advocates for increased renewables and EV mandates, policies that will certainly speed up demand for the minerals needed to build them."

"I am once again struck by the hypocrisy of this Administration's policy on domestic mineral production."

"I think that was pretty obvious there, Mr. Chairman. No, I am just joking."