Madam Speaker, in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month, I would like to honor John Perry. Mr. John Everton Perry was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in August 1955. He migrated to New York in 1967 and attended junior high school at Mount Vernon's…

I would like to call out President Trump for his leadership on this important issue with the signing of yesterday's agricultural biotechnology Executive Order.

Farmers and ranchers are some of the most resilient people that I know, and thanks to our agricultural research and extension system, they are at the forefront of innovation and productivity.

There is real value in investments for public agricultural research. Our farmers need more resources to better mitigate the risks that they face.

Thank you, Chairman Cox.

We are running out of time. Citrus growers need long-term, sustainable solutions.

Using gene editing, my team and others are working right now on developing citrus trees that are resistant if not immune to citrus greening disease.

It is my honor to introduce a fellow Floridian, Dr. Fred Gmitter.

I am pleased that USDA in its new proposed rule on agriculture innovation policy, recognized that applications of gene editing can result in plant varieties that are essentially equivalent to varieties developed through more traditional…

Citrus growers need long-term sustainable solutions. There is no question that plant breeding innovation holds the key.

I would like to thank each of the witnesses for taking time to have this important dialogue with us, and I look forward to a productive discussion.

Climate policies like the Green New Deal have consumed the headlines from Congress, often blaming the agricultural sector as the problem. I could not disagree more.

I would request that any other Members submit their opening statements for the record so that the witnesses may begin their testimony, and to ensure that there is ample time for questions.

This hearing underscored the importance of ensuring that farmers, ranchers, and researchers have a seat at the table in that discussion.

Madam Speaker, after a number of years of consecutive blue team victories, I am here to congratulate the red team and my good friends Congressman LaHood and Congressman Bacon, the co- chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus. Truly, the…

Bottom line, the 21st century space race is on. The Moon will be a critical part of it.

I think there is some hole in there.

So, to pause, you are saying that now at West Palm Beach VA, if you showed up in a scooter or your own wheelchair, you are going to be transferred into a VA-owned wheelchair?