Jared Huffman actually said...

"If a person did not know he was violating the law, he will not be subject to criminal penalties, period."

"This natural resource theft is a national security issue."

"Today's oversight hearing on the Lacey Act, in my view, should focus on strengthening America's premier wildlife protection statute to face the threats of the 21st century, such as wildlife traffickin..."

"However, this protection against that kind of criminal penalty is already built into the law."