"I just have to express some doubts I have."
"I think it has been prone to some abuse on the part of those who want to shut down development."
"Would it not be better to fully document the costs of the Endangered Species Act by analyzing its impact on, let us say, rural areas?"
"That should not be ignored."
"Does the Fish and Wildlife Service introduce animals into areas and then say these are to be protected even when that is not their original habitat?"
"I want to compliment the whole State of Wyoming because I think your policies are balancing environmental concerns and energy and jobs."
"I think there are some inconsistencies with the Endangered Species Act that need to be addressed as we look to make it better."
"Cynthia Lummis also. She is a leader in the field of resources and energy in our committees in Congress."
"to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, SMCRA, to stop the ongoing waste by the Department of the Interior of taxpayer resources"
"the Administration has spent nearly $9 million taxpayer dollars re-writing a rule that was never fully implemented."
"This legislation is crucial to remedying this sorry situation."