"I think it violates basic human rights and some of our international agreements."
"I have heard from the faith community, from advocates, that they continue to see significant impact on vulnerable families due to the policy."
"I am going to tell you it is basically a centrist State."
"Like many of my colleagues, I have been deeply disturbed by legal developments over the past few years."
"I believe it is a long-term challenge."
"Over the last decade, wildlife trafficking has grown into an international crisis."
"We have got to take care of our own business here at home, as well as dealing with the problems in Asia and Africa."
"We have seen enormous cooperation with our partners in the Asia-Pacific region to combat the illegal wildlife trafficking trade."
"Today, we will consider the far-reaching ecological, economic, and national security threats arising from the escalating global wildlife trafficking crisis."
"This is an issue that should move us to act, for a wide range of reasons."
"I would be grateful. Federal law enforcement is playing an important role in helping us stand up an effective State and local response to what has been a dramatic increase in violent crime in my home ..."