In response to allegations that I purchased endangered leopards from Russia using campaign funds: these reports are true. But, I want to be clear that my purchase was because I am creating a zoo to protect these animals and others like them. As I outlined in my environmental policy, it is imperative to protect our Earth. If I had not stepped in, Russian authorities had threatened to kill the leopards. I could not stand by and allow any species to be threatened. My use of campaign funds was due to an error committed by internal personnel. My campaign team identified the individual responsible immediately and corrected the error, fully reimbursing the fund. The individual responsible is no longer affiliated with our campaign.