Political Quotes

“All I will say in response is that this is a subspecies--actually, it is not even a species or subspecies. It should have never been listed in the first place. The science shows that it is actually part of the Bear Lodge jumping mouse population. For that reason, it shouldn't even be on the list in the first place. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, to the gentleman's remarks, this is not the place--as a rider on the environmental appropriations bill--to be having these thoughtful discussions. If that is what needs to take place, this is not the bill to be doing it on. I mean, we have an authorizing committee. They can hear things on it; and you can have a robust, full, transparent discussion and bring all the scientists in. Let me close with this: I would be really remiss if I did not remind my colleagues that the Endangered Species Act, in fact, did rescue the bald eagle. The bald eagle's recovery is an American success story because we were united in the belief that this was the symbol of our Nation and was worth protecting for the continuing benefit of future generations. It feels like we have lost sight of being able to do that today, especially with the lack of transparency and full debate that takes place with all these riders being offered on an authorization bill.…”