"Because of the Biden administration's opposition to domestic mining, we are woefully reliant on foreign sources of minerals mined in appalling environmental and labor conditions."
"With only 16 days left of his administration, President Obama pulled the Federal leases and moved to ban mining for purely political reasons."
"Hearing held on Thursday, May 11, 2023"
"Now, the Biden administration has once again pulled the mining leases and put forth a 20-year mining ban."
"When it comes to mining in Minnesota, it is not an either/or proposition. We can mine and protect our environment at the same time."
"It's time we come to our senses and realize that everything that sustains life is either grown or mined."
"Let's mine the minerals we need for our defense applications, modern technology, and everyday use with American labor in northern Minnesota."
"That is exactly what it does, exactly what it does. And that is going to help with the supply chain."
"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."
"Control of our supply of these minerals is a strategic national security concern for the United States and our allies."