SANCHEZ OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON CRITICAL RESOURCES, SUPPLY CHAINS

Washington, Sept. 2 -- Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez issued the following press release:

Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing on "Strategic Partnerships to Secure Critical Resources and Supply Chains."

Video of her opening statement is available HERE and the text follows:

"Thank you, Chairman Smith. I'd like to begin this morning by congratulating Ranking Member Richie Neal on his primary victory last night.

We look forward to serving with him in his next term.

I also want to thank the witnesses for joining us today.

Critical minerals are a timely and important topic. But we really need to put this hearing into perspective.

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