Roger Wicker actually said...

"The bottom line is it is a voluntary program."

"In essence, Commissioner Gibson is writing to support Chairman Barrasso's efforts to bring transparency and State input back into the consideration of endangered species."

"Now, we also have a right to be proud of the fact that we have been able to delist the Louisiana black bear."

"We've tried to work with them. We want to make sure that we respect their prerogatives in this."