Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"They are killing elephants because they see them as sources of money, and if we can take the money out of the equation, they will stop killing elephants."

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

"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."

"With all due respect, I think this bill clarifies, it doesn't further confuse."