The opinion of the great body of the reading public is very materially influenced even by the unsupported assertions of those who assume a right to criticize.
Drug and human traffic are getting a lot more attention than illicit wildlife trafficking. And just as we need to intensify our efforts to combat drug trade and human trafficking, we also need to intensify our efforts to combat illicit wildlife trafficking. . . They all need to be addressed through bold and consistent actions by the international community.