Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez actually said...

"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."

"The decision was based on sound science, community input, robust tribal consultation, and, at the end of the day, the best interests of the American people."

"You can't put your tailings waste facility on our land because that will expose us to potential Superfund liability."

"Today, before this Committee we are considering a mining project that has already been rejected through scientific review."