Barbara Boxer actually said...

"I respect your views, I disagree strongly with them, and we will have hand to hand combat on the floor if these bills get that far."

"If we do not make significant changes, we are going to have to get the American people motivated to weigh in against what the Republicans are trying to do--repeal the Endangered Species Act."

"Director Ashe, thank you for dedicating your working life to protecting God's species."

"The ESA has a strong record of success, and without it, we might have lost the very symbol of our nation--the bald eagle."