It seems to me at least that the government is being viewed more and more to folks in production agriculture as almost an adversary as oppos...
My view is that Congress and the Administration should be helping farmers and ranchers compete in a global marketplace and not hamstringing ...
For most Americans, it is the issue of cost and affordability, and seeing these continual increases in the overall cost of healthcare.
I would argue that creating a government program is not the correct way to address these challenges.
I appreciate our Committee engaging in the debate about healthcare. I think it's the issue that everybody seems to be talking about.
I think the most important thing is looking at the innovation in the States.
Those are many things that we've been trying to do here, for some time, and reforms that I think would help lower costs.
I think our pharmacists want two things. I think they want a level playing field, and I think they want fair reimbursement.
I do believe that the illicit use of wireless devices by prisoners needs to be addressed.
I want to welcome Ms. Baker and Ms. Clyburn to the Committee.
I would encourage you as you look at these issues to keep the rural carriers in mind with any intercarrier or USF reform.
I think this legislation allows our correctional facilities in this country to operate cell phone jamming technologies.
We need to restore our place as the undisputed world leader of communications technology.
We need to upgrade our infrastructure in every corner of this country.
I cannot think of anyone more qualified to perform the important duties that are associated with this position.
We are going to make sure that everybody has access to the miracle of broadband.
I also want to join him and congratulate Jonathan and welcome him to the Committee.
I hope we can get that through the Congress.
