Kevin McCarthy actually said...

"If over-zealous enforcement of Federal laws hinder, disrupt or further burden our farmers and ranchers, we will not be able to sustainably raise the crops and livestock necessary to feed the 7 billion..."

"However, expansion of the law without first considering the full economic consequences is detrimental to an industry."

"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."