Eliot Engel actually said...

"The goal here is to support economic development for the residents of the region, while preserving unique ecosystems and protecting wildlife."

"Thanks to Chairman Royce, the End Wildlife Trafficking Act became law in 2016."

"I think obviously we should do everything possible through technology, law enforcement, and other means to prevent poachers from slaughtering threatened species."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this important hearing. And let me say that here in Congress we didn't hear a lot about wildlife trafficking and the way it intersects with our national security c..."