Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez actually said...

"These race-to-the-bottom arguments prey on a fear of scarcity that is emotionally appealing."

"Recognizing the foundational role many minerals play in our economy, Congress has recently tasked USGS with creating and regularly updating a list of critical minerals."

"There are also policy implications for a mineral being added to the critical minerals list, correct?"

"Fabulous. And I was wondering, as well, if you could dig into the current state of battery recycling and other forms of recycling that could potentially reduce our reliance on minerals."