Peter DeFazio actually said...

"There are a hell of a lot of jobs up there right now dependent upon this resource, 14,000 full- and part-time jobs, $480 million a year for the fisheries in that area."

"All right. Now I have a question, Mr. Collier. Have you submitted a document on this much smaller mine showing it is financially viable to the Corps of Engineers that is a certifiable, real analysis? ..."

"Nearly 200 leading companies in the fly fishing and outdoor gear industry groups have voiced opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine."

"The quality of the Bristol Bay environment is also hugely important to the economy of the region."