Among the influential Western allies was then Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan%2C a close friend of President Clinton who appointed Sullivan to serve as US Ambassador to Ireland. Sullivan%2C a Democrat%2C sided with Yellowstone%27s protection while members of Wyoming%27s Congressional Delegation%2C all Republicans%2C thought the mine should proceed.
Among the influential Western allies was then Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan%2C a close friend of President Clinton who appointed Sullivan to serve as US Ambassador to Ireland. Sullivan%2C a Democrat%2C sided with Yellowstone%27s protection while members of Wyoming%27s Congressional Delegation%2C all Republicans%2C thought the mine should proceed.