Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today with my good friend Senator Ensign to introduce the Sloan Hills Withdrawal Act of 2010. For nearly a decade, there has been heated debate over a proposal to permit a sand and gravel mine on public lands next door to a Henderson community with over 13,000 residents--many of whom are retired seniors. Local citizens have voiced serious safety and community health concerns about the mine. I have listened to their concerns and share their opposition to the mine. That is why I am re-introducing legislation to stop the development of the proposed 640-acre gravel pit by withdrawing the area from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral materials. This legislation ensures the safety of Nevadans and puts an end to this proposed mining operation once and for all. The opposition to the proposed gravel mine is overwhelming. I have received petitions with thousands--literally thousands--of signatures from people who are up in arms over the proposed gravel mine because of its potential effect on the health of residents and the toll that operations would have on an otherwise peaceful community. The project would be located on federal land, so local governments are limited in their ability to influence the outcome of the Sloan Hills proposal. It is clear, though, that the location envisioned for this project is not in the best interests of our community.…”