Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I believe that we are the market for ivory. The United States ranks second in the world in terms of a market for ivory that is sold."

"There is a real problem in Japan. Forty percent of the world's ivory is being consumed in Japan for the hanko, their signature stamp."

"We can also attempt to send a message that commercialization of wildlife that leads to its extinction is not acceptable."

"If we are all sincere about doing something about the sustainability of the African elephant, we need to focus on the poacher."