Paul Gosar actually said...

"In the 45 years since its enactment, less than 2 percent of species have recovered enough to warrant removal from the list of endangered and threatened species."

"I find that kind of interesting, that you would look at that."

"A less than 3 percent recovery rate for endangered species is anything but the mark of a successful law."

"I think that this bill is important in that regard, because it shows you a real time evaluation of success."