In 2013 I was a co-sponsor of the Chair's Critical Minerals Policy Act, and I believe that bill was able to strike a balance between supporting domestic critical mineral production and doing so in an environmentally responsible way.
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This immediately brings to question the filibuster and I was encouraged that Joe Manchin in this audio that was released the other day by the intercept, has said that he is open to a modification of the filibuster.
I hope it is Richard Burr or Susan Collins so we can pick up a Senate seat because we got the right governors there. Look, contrast this to the people Trump picked. There is no comparison. He is picking competent, experienced people.
I have been pushing something that Norm Ornstein and I have worked on together for a long time, which would be a reform of the filibuster.
I really like the Affordable Care Act. I really like it. I like the 10 essential health benefits. I like Medicaid expansion. I like that I'm covered if I have preexisting conditions.
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