Chris Smith actually said...

"Tragically, an estimated 30,000 African elephants are killed every year."

"Over the decades it has become apparent that conservation efforts must be transboundary and engage entire regions to advance sustainable solutions."

"By holding today's hearing, this subcommittee is fulfilling a very important obligation to the American taxpayers..."

"I commend the subcommittee chairman, my colleagues Ms. Bass and Mr. Royce, on their absolutely spot-on words. I would just take it a step further and say we have a responsibility to be good stewards."