Will you commit to fully defending your own Department's decisions to issue these leases and permits in court?
I don't think many people who are listening here believe that it's the companies who need these permits who are slow-wal...
The Secretary should be following the law.
I would strongly urge you to withdraw this disastrous and illegal proposal.
The purpose of the Mineral Leasing Act is to promote the mining of coal on the public domain.
You haven't been following the law.
I want to talk a little bit about permits because two weeks ago you testified when you were testifying in the House that...
I would expect you and your Department to fully defend the lawsuits, defending your own action here.
Mining in America is better for our economy. It's better for the environment.
Well, thank you for the great job you are doing.