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Mike Johnson: “This mineral rights deal is a win-win for everyone.”

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Speaker Johnson Joins Meet The Press

Published March 2, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:42

He will come back to his senses. President Trump has been very clear about this, that if he is ready for peace, then we can negotiate a deal. And, Kristen, This mineral rights deal is a win-win for everyone. It will give us access to rare earth minerals that we need, and it will provide a level of security for Ukraine. They will effectively be in an economic part partnership with us after that point. (04:42–04:46)

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Asserts that a proposed mineral rights deal benefits all parties involved.

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