Tom Carper actually said...

"Unfortunately, the Fish and Wildlife Service has not received sufficient funding not just for years, but for decades."

"I want to thank you on behalf of our committee for your presence today."

"the idea to say we are going to, like in the last Administration, call for deep cuts in funding for this agency that you lead, and at the same time, we expect you to provide better, more expeditious s..."

"biodiversity loss is among the top three risks to humanity due to irreversible consequences for our environment and our economy."