Jim Risch actually said...

"We need to have in mind, No. 1, obviously national security interests because of the importance of some of the metals."

"Is it the MNA's position that this bill should look at the Alaska model as being something that's been tried and actually worked in a real life situation?"

"I know we'll have a couple of rounds here. At least I want to pursue further discussion about royalty and the best way to prescribe royalties."

"I don't think anybody here cares about NEPA, that's after the bill passes."