Harriet Hageman actually said...

"I have never seen a recovery plan that does not include some kind of a backstop that would protect a recovered species."

"So, those are the kinds of things that are in place with these recovery plans to ensure that the numbers don't go below what is required."

"This bill will act as a legislative backstop to prevent going through this unnecessary litigation again."

"It is unfortunate that we even need to consider my legislation here today, but we have learned not to trust the courts to follow the Endangered Species Act."