Kevin McCarthy actually said...

"Let me be blunt; in my view, the species most threatened here is the American farmer and rancher."

"It's clear the system isn't working as designed if voluntary conservation plans like the range-wide plan, which was supported by FWS, is not enough to prevent a listing."

"Local, state and regional officials are better equipped and should be given the opportunity to coordinate species management efforts with stakeholders."

"The saga of the lesser prairie chicken, I think, is a prime example of what an SPA could prevent in the future."