we need a little common sense in all of this and we are working to try and make it happen.

One thing I want to examine is the intersection of diabetes prevention with behavior and mental health.

the most despair economically in this country is in rural America.

The sugar program is critical. I am not sure--I have not been here for the whole hearing.

I think there is a way that we can rectify that by lowering the standard but still having the deterrent.

If I did that, I would be in jail. If I did that, I would be investigated criminally.

I want to make sure that when you are making these appointments and looking at this that you find people with rural experience.

Terrific. Thank you, and I thank my colleagues who probably went out for a cup of coffee or something else, who stood ahead of me in line.

I want to associate myself with the remarks of Senator Thune, who talked about the importance to really have flexibility as we implement the next Farm Bill.

But my concern is what we are seeing really out of the White House and out of the budget does not seem to be pro rural or pro agriculture.

I hope that you will engage us. We are a very bipartisan, collaborative committee, and we all represent agricultural states.

I want your commitment that you will make this one of your top priorities if you are confirmed.

I want to see that threat assessment and that plan reflect the ideas that you have.

But, why would we abuse this person, who has given so much to our country and so much to border protection?

Now, that is something that is ridiculous, but it affects morale.

I would like to thank all three of you for the work your members do--and know how much we appreciate you and the hard job that you do.

Yes, more coherence in the hiring process.

I think you are making a strong point here.