"the bill which became the ESA ha[d] been attacked by some as a[n] anti-hunter bill; it ha[d] been attacked by others as a prohunter bill. In reality, it is neither."
"This is as it should be, because it is only in the understanding that these animals have a real and measurable value that many of the less developed countries will agree to take steps to assure their ..."
"The goal Congress set then was unparalleled in all of history. Our country resolved to put an end to the decades--indeed, centuries--of neglect that had resulted in the extinction of the passenger pig..."
"Let's look forward to taking the first step, which is to regain FCC authority to actually auction spectrum."
"I am not bringing it to my Committee because that bill is not only a tax, it is a great big tax."
"you can write the bill, but if I write the rules, I will win."
"the cap and trade bill is not only a tax, it is a great, big tax."
"When you start raising energy prices, it is a massive tax on the people that can least afford it."
"What is at stake is that this is a multibillion industry."
"The Clean Water Act, sponsored by our very own congressman, the late John Dingell, Jr., provided the impetus to preserve natural areas in a coastal zone in the waters of the United States."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."