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