I understand China has more than 6,000 scientists and researchers devoted to rare earth research and development.

I think it is important to note that at this point Molycorp, although there might be others would disagree, appropriately so, really is on the leading edge of this.

I think if we lose access to these, it could interrupt the development of clean energy technologies.

This legislation, introduced by our New Mexico senators, Chairman Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, would expand the boundaries of the Carson National Forest.

That is real money, obviously. I was trying to think of a way to make those surveys less expensive.

I have never made any mistakes in my life, Ms. Stevenson.

I have never flip-flopped either.

I look forward to moving ahead and making this situation one that we can look back on and say, hey, we figured out how to stand on the side of the taxpayers and protect the interests of the landowners in the Crystal Lakes Subdivision as…

Let us get this fixed. I think this hearing draws needed attention to the dilemma we face and particularly the plight of these landowners.

That's why I've introduced the ROADS SAFE legislation that was incorporated into the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Combating drunk driving has been a focus of mine for nearly 20 years, and it will stay a focus until it's eliminated.

Senator Tom Udall and Senator Bob Corker have introduced bipartisan legislation, the ROADS SAFE Act.