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I know we are not done with the conversation on the School Lunch Program. I am sure this will be much discussed before this Congress finishes this session.

This is exactly what is happening in the marketplace. And that may not be science-driven, but the fact is that fast food chains today are looking for healthier foods.

I want to thank you for your articulate answers. I feel like you understand the complications of this issue.

Many of the provisions of this bill are particularly applicable in the West.

I am concerned, however, that it does not address soil, machinery, or potato movement from PEI to other areas in Canada.

I commend APHIS for acting quickly in issuing the current Federal Order with respect to potato wart.

Will you evaluate the current Federal Order to help ensure that it is effectively protecting the potato industry in the United States?

I'm pleased that you have announced a new round of funding for State competitive equipment grants.

Senator Heitkamp and I have introduced a bill that would actually authorize the program.

I think Senator Tester just raised an absolutely essential issue that does deserve our attention.

I understand Chairman Collins has introduced legislation with Senator Nelson to provide important incentives for small businesses to offer retirement plans for their employees.

I urge this Committee to find ways to make 401(k) plan solutions available to more small businesses that may not have the resources that we do.

Today, I am convening the first in what will be a series of hearings on retirement security.

This is a dead horse that deserves beating, in my view.

It would be ironic and dangerous, it seems to me, to be following the opposite course.

If we don't replace sequestration, decisions we make today to defer shipbuilding programs will have 30-year consequences that we can't foresee.

If we reimpose sequestration this year, as you've testified, that would be a severe impact across the board.

Losing competition means that you don't--the Navy doesn't get the best price.