"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..."
"We cannot speak credibly on the issue of wildlife trafficking if we continue to isolate ourselves from the rest of the world when it comes to climate change."
"I think they would work a lot faster if the threat of a multimillion dollar fine from the SEC was hanging over their heads."
"The impact of your efforts will be felt well into the future both here in Congress and around the world."
"As long as there is demand for ivory, rhino horn, and other wildlife products there are obviously going to be people willing to take the risk to supply that demand."
"I would like to also commend you, Mr. Chairman, for your extraordinary leadership on international conservation issues and particularly the fight against wildlife trafficking for many, many years."
"The goal here is to support economic development for the residents of the region, while preserving unique ecosystems and protecting wildlife."
"Promoting global prosperity is a major goal for our foreign policy, and economic assistance and development credit is an essential tool for achieving that."
"This is a job for our diplomats. In recent years, we have seen more and more of the State Department's responsibilities trickle to other agencies. And this is a trend we need to stop."