Paul Tonko actually said...

"The wildlife management policies we have in place today were adopted as a result of some tragic losses of a number of species due to excesses in these practices."

"We are here this afternoon to discuss an important and challenging goal; wildlife management."

"Perhaps to begin, Director Ashe, do you have anything you want to respond to in terms of Dr. Maki's comment?"

"this program is a model of how hunter support can be turned to the broad advantage of the public"