"For this reason, I introduced the Cormorant Control Act, to rescind the court order and reinstate the double-crested cormorant depredation orders."
"I support the underlying basis of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and I understand there is a value in protecting this species."
"In Michigan's First District, we pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of all our natural resources."
"H.R. 4429 recognizes how important it is for states to have proper management plans for controlling this bird population."
"We are especially appreciative of Congressman Bergman for his response to our stakeholder concerns regarding cormorant impacts on Great Lakes fisheries."
"We greatly appreciate Congressman Bergman and the House Natural Resource Committee's leadership on this issue."
"You are asking us to fire before I have heard you aim."
"Not that I am putting words in anybody's mouth, but when you have the opportunity to experience a national monument, that is more of a didactic learning experience as opposed to when you can utilize a..."
"The printed hearing record remains the official version."
"Thank you, Ranking Member Kuster."
"I want to thank you and Ranking Member Kuster for letting me join the Subcommittee this morning."
"So you are telling us we were lied to, right?"