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“i have spoken out against expanding mining in these mountains, but my position can change if i see a plan that, within the larger scope of lowering energy costs, advocates for responsible mining.”
the most likely source of this quotation is

a politician, because its a general statement influenced by an agenda and public opinion

a scientific journal, because the statement has been edited and reviewed by peers

an environmental scientist, because they are using scientific or technical language

a member of the media, because its an objective statement about a controversial subject

Explanation:

The statement seems to be a stance - taking on a public issue influenced by an agenda (lowering energy costs) and public opinion regarding mining. Politicians often make such general statements to appeal to different stakeholders while leaving room for flexibility in their positions. The language is not technical enough for a scientific journal or an environmental scientist, and it's not an objective statement as required for a member of the media.

Answer:

a politician, because it's a general statement influenced by an agenda and public opinion