John Barrasso actually said...

"I think we need to move beyond the current failing policy of listing species and then leaving them on life support."

"shouldn't these States be given a greater role to play in helping prevent these listings in the first place, by protecting species, and if the listings do occur, have the States have a greater role in..."

"I would say that a significant number of environmental and conservation organizations have voiced their enthusiasm to work with this Committee in this bipartisan effort."

"There has been a submission by a Democrat Senator."