11/16/2011
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"opening statement"
"The Florida Panther's recovery plan is 114 years long. It doesn't mean the ESA is a failure."
"ESA is not perfect, but I also think when I see some of the language coming up that only one percent of species have been delisted."
"I am appreciative of your service. I am appreciative of the Chairman and the Ranking Member for not giving an inch on this issue."