Rep. Gosar: We Will Continue to Seek Enactment of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act
Washington, DC,
November 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-04) issued the following statement regarding his major jobs and conservation legislation, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 (H.R. 687), which was calendared but not voted on today:
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-04) issued the following statement regarding his major jobs and conservation legislation, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 (H.R. 687), which was calendared but not voted on today: "Today's setback will not discourage me from my continued fight for this important Arizona jobs bill." "I am disappointed that a mine of national significance that would have employed so many Native Americans was opposed by the leadership of the San Carlos Apache Tribe - a tribe plagued with excessively high unemployment and poverty. It is inexplicable decisions like this that directly result in the continued poverty of the tribe and the deterioration of the economic prospects of the town of Superior and the entire State of Arizona." "The San Carlos Apache leadership has lied to and misled other tribal leaders across the nation about this project. Polls show the majority of San Carlos Apache tribal members support the mine and the jobs. Their tribal leadership is out of touch with its own people. I am confident that the truth will prevail and the will of the members of the tribe and surrounding communities will be done." "Rep. Kirkpatrick and I will continue to work with our Senators to ensure the enactment of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act." BACKGROUND: This bill has garnered notable support of local and national business leaders. A full list of supporters and their letters can be found HERE. ### |
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