06/15/2011
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"Is it not the most important thing that we use science and not politics to guide us?"
"On the Endangered Species Act, it is very clear that we protect a species but when it is no longer in trouble, we de-list it."
"I thank Chairman Boxer for allowing me to Chair the Water and Wildlife Subcommittee."
"I hope that you will rely on the science and not the politics and not my calling you into my office or any other committee member doing so."