Tom Rice actually said...

"If there are viable parties still existing that mine this ore, don't they bear the ultimate financial responsibility for this?"

"I want to avoid this problem happening again."

"I understand from my old law school commercial paper about banks' liability for checks and they are supposed to recognize the signature and credit cards."

"But if you are a small 7-Eleven or a small convenience store and the bank takes your money and says it is your fault."