Raúl Grijalva actually said...

"It is perfectly appropriate and, in fact, necessary for the maintenance of our republic that our laws protect the interests of all Americans in conserving the lands and wildlife we all own together as..."

"Congressman Valadao, the author of that anti-ESA provision in the energy and water appropriations bill was very candid when asked about his goal. He said it was part of a process that would 'hopefully..."

"I give Congressman Valadao credit for at least being honest about his intentions. But when my colleagues across the aisle continuously push to gut the Endangered Species Act, I will continue to defend..."

"So, I ask that all Members here today stand up to protect our threatened and endangered species."