Steven Daines actually said...

"It is obvious that the population of grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem is being underestimated for political purposes."

"What we saw were people scratching to make a living and the broken dreams and promises all taken away by environmental groups and our Federal bureaucracy all in the name of an endangered fish or anima..."

"Well, thank you. And thank you for the outstanding testimony today, and for this very informed group of witnesses, and for what you have shared with us today."

"I represent the State of Montana, and we are proud of the fact that we have more recoverable coal deposits than any other State in the country."