James Inhofe actually said...

"I would like to thank Senator Udall and Senator Alexander for holding this hearing examining private sector innovation and sustainability."

"I just can't see the logic in saying we're going to leave sanctions on oil and gas, when they're going to continue to develop their oil and gas, but with somebody else."

"Sanctions are there to punish. They're there because you've been a bad boy and we're going to have sanctions on you, right?"

"I continue to call for the Fish and Wildlife Service to allow these voluntary efforts to achieve results before going through with the listing decision."