Bill Huizenga actually said...

"Thank you Chairman Bishop, Ranking Member Grijalva, and members of the Committee for holding this hearing on much needed reforms to the Endangered Species Act."

"If it truly is about protecting our flora and our fauna, then this reasonable reimbursement rate should be just fine."

"For too long, litigating attorneys representing non-governmental entities have taken advantage of the Endangered Species Act, raking in millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded money."

"I encourage you to review their recommendations and incorporate them in future legislation as you continue your work on this very important issue."