I would hope that the two of you would appreciate that too, but instead what I get is two Government agencies, each of which wants increased authority, increased power, more control, the capacity to define rights, sort of the historic…

I am pleased you are here representing a company with significant operations in Kansas, where we take pride in the growth and development of our life-science and our bio-tech sectors.

I would certainly be willing to consider lengthening that time.

Why is there a $44 million reduction in technical assistance funding?

I have been an advocate of lifting the economic embargo against Cuba for the past 15 years.

Mr. Secretary, please let us know how we can help, either resources or encouraging countries to comply with those OIE standards.

I might point out that if you have crashing waves, you are going to have base erosion.

let us do what we can do first and get it done.

So it is your understanding that what the goal is is dietary and nutritional guidelines, nothing more or broader.

Are you considering an extension of that deadline?

I am sure that you have heard as I have about the importance of crop insurance.

Mr. Secretary, is a clear that those countries in the first category, the ones you're now dealing with, is a clear that they are violating the OIE standards?

There is concern that the President's budget request... is $12 million below the 2015 enacted level.

in my home State of Kansas, we enjoy a special way of life. I have talked about it many times on the Senate floor. That special way of life includes a rich tradition of hunting, target shooting, and other law-abiding activities covered by…

I think it is important to ask the question, what is the nature of the partnership between the taxpayer and the Federal Government and the farmer as it relates to that.

The word 'audit' has a different meaning than the word 'inspect.' Is that true?

we are here today and apparently this week to discuss legislation pending before the Senate, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. We have a serious problem in this country and around the globe in regard to human trafficking. This…

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