We are having a pep rally here for the taconite mining that has historically taken place safely in another part of the state, and we are not even talking about taconite mining in this case.

Rather than rehashing a settled score, I hope we can instead work together to reform the future of mining to make it more sustainable, modern, and predictable.

My colleagues say that the mining industry needs certainty--well this is certainty, the Boundary Waters watershed is off limits.

Now, Ms. Rom, we have mentioned several times that one of the two pieces of legislation we are considering, H. Con. Res. 34, is unconstitutional.

And I want you to come and see how huge amounts of lithium and manganese are going to be drawn out of the brine that we are going to use for geothermal energy, and it is going to be great for jobs, and for electrifying the transportation…

That pattern is playing out over and over in this Subcommittee, unfortunately.

So, we have to stop the gaslighting.

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.

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.