Barbara Boxer said "I have to say to you, Mr. President--and it is my very strong view--that in this U.S. Senate, with all the experience we bring to these issues, with all the expertise we bring to these issues, it seems to me to essentially stop the Endangered Species Act in its tracks, which is really what this amendment would do, is not the proper way to legislate. It is an abdication of our responsibility." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 16, 1995

I have to say to you, Mr. President--and it is my very strong view--that in this U.S. Senate, with all the experience we bring to these issues, with all the expertise we bring to these issues, it seems to me to essentially stop the Endangered Species Act in its tracks, which is really what this amendment would do, is not the proper way to legislate. It is an abdication of our responsibility.

Said by

Barbara Boxer

Democratic · California

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Opposing an amendment to impose a moratorium on the Endangered Species Act.

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