"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."
"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."
"if we go down this road, we may be solving a problem that doesn't exist."
"The public deserves, I think, a consistent and reasonable set of regulatory and management controls of oil and gas activities occurring on the Refuge System to protect the public's surface interests."
"I think my colleagues here on both sides of the aisle really care about being fiscally responsible."
"Shortwave broadcasting has been an important method of communication that should be utilized in regions as a component of the United States international broadcasting where a critical need for the pla..."
"It was an amazing, an amazing trip, where we learned a great, great deal."
"Providing science, technology, education, and math education to America's youth is critical to the global competitiveness of our Nation."