"I just see an awful lot of gaslighting and projection, and performative partisan theater."
"It is also rich to hear the Chairman of the Full Committee wax sanctimonious about the Fiscal Responsibility Act."
"This is all a lot of partisan theater."
"So, I say to the American people, let's talk about government accountability and responsibility, but let's make sure that Congress is doing its job, and let's keep the government open."
"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."
"Transportation is currently the No. 1 source of carbon emissions in the United States, which makes this sector crucial to decarbonizing quickly."
"These race-to-the-bottom arguments prey on a fear of scarcity that is emotionally appealing."
"We do not need to choose between sacrifice zones and creating jobs."
"We need to collectively do more to center Tribal voices in mining permitting decisions because often these perspectives are in strong alignment with sustainable land use stewardship and protecting cul..."
"I think part of our hearings is also an effort in public education on a lot of these different issues."
"There are also policy implications for a mineral being added to the critical minerals list, correct?"
"I think from a policy perspective this creates a little bit of a tension, where we want to make sure that this list is accurate."