On the recordOctober 19, 2017
I rise in opposition to the amendment offered by the Senator from Utah. Why is this an important amendment vote? Just listen to this. More than 1,000 listed species, 77 percent of all listed species, including the polar bear, the Florida panther are found in one State--one State. Seventy-seven percent of all listed species, including the polar bear, the Florida panther, and many more are found only in one State, and for an island State like Hawaii, all of its species would lose protection. I urge you to join me in opposing this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
