Cleveland-Cliffs' Frank Gaudino provides information about the company's manufacturing processes at Wednesday's information session

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. officials Wednesday stressed the importance of their components and the vital role they play in national security during a meeting with local legislators.

Many who spoke at Wednesday's meeting said supporting Cleveland Cliffs could bring stability to the economy locally, regionally and nationally.

“It's a matter of national security,” said Hank Layland, a trustee of the union and recently retired 37-year employee of the Butler plant.

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