Pete Stauber actually said...

"It would forward our economy and certainly forward your endeavors as well."

"I strongly encourage the Biden Administration and this committee to correct course on this harmful decision."

"I firmly believe we can advance a responsible copper-nickel-cobalt mining industry in the region while continuing to strictly protect our natural resources we so cherish."

"Now, the Biden administration has once again pulled the mining leases and put forth a 20-year mining ban."