"I would not support limiting access to our courts by anyone."
"Do you believe that we should limit the ability of businesses, like oil and gas producers, from challenging agency actions under the Endangered Species Act?"
"The Judgment fund was established in order to pay awards and attorney fees in cases where judges find that the Federal Government has violated the law, any law."
"The Endangered Species Act has done exactly what it was intended to do, help wildlife and plants and fish survive."
"help wildlife, plants, and fish survive."
"If the Republican majority really wanted to help species recover, they would be adding funds for endangered species restoration."
"Without this check, the oil, mining and timber industries can maximize their influence on government actions."
"This week on the House floor Republicans are pursuing their 'Great American Giveaway.'"
"They are attacking the ability of citizens to bring suits against the Federal Government when it fails to follow the law."
"This week on the House Floor, Republicans are pursuing their great American giveaway."
"Today's hearing on the Endangered Species Act is another example of the great American giveaway."