Mike Rounds: “South Dakota and states like mine have mineral resources…”

“But the more that we can strengthen and protect our national defense assets geographically the United States, the better. Great, thank you. I appreciate the support on that legislation. Ms. Lyon, South Dakota and states like mine have mineral resources that could contribute to our national defense and reduce reliance on adversaries like China. Given the permitting challenges and price manipulation you've described, what steps, legislative or administrative, would help make DPA support more effective for companies trying to establish domestic processing capacity.” (03:03–03:12)

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