Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez actually said...

"their priority isn't science or protecting communities--their priority is putting the polluting industry above all."

"The U.S. should work with allies around the world to ramp up international production"

"we must also ramp up domestic mining and processing of these resources"

"My vision is one that gives tribes the opportunity to provide input early and often, lets land managers decide where mining should occur, and provides a fair return for taxpayers."