don't you think that before the President--a President, in this case, President Clinton--decides to overturn the sentences of people like those in the video that we just showed doing what I said that they were doing, that the Justice…

Oversight helps make Government more transparent. The taxpayers have a right to know whether the taxpayers' money is being appropriately spent.

It bothers me that giving Rich a 'get out of jail free' card happens, and that's especially offensive to me.

You have admitted to poor judgment in your handling of this case.

I think the False Claims Act... has been a very, very important tool for us to root out fraudulent use of taxpayers' money.

For a long time on this issue, I have worked with my colleagues Senator Feingold, Senator Harkin, and others.

Iowa agriculture is certainly going to be well represented in both branches of Government.

Our health care system needs to be reoriented toward prevention and wellness.

Our most basic strength as a Nation resides in our ability to produce a safe, abundant, and affordable food supply.

The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly approved the 2008 farm bill.

It is unacceptable and it undercuts our Federal investment in school meals.

The position of Secretary is critically important not only to America's agriculture producers but to every U.S. citizen.

USDA must closely monitor our production sector and ensure that any legislative priorities treat all areas of the country fairly.

We are looking for a champion. We are looking for someone who is going to really recognize the hard work, the dedication, the pride that exists in all of our farm families.

I don't want the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times preaching to me anymore about the modest assistance that we provide to our farmers in America.

I just don't think, again, that we should lose sight of the fact that our farmers and ranchers do produce the food and fiber that now we desperately need worldwide.

But to have the administration, the current administration come up with rules that have nothing to do with what our intent was is extremely frustrating.

Our commodity programs are often criticized and seldom praised by those who have neither worked in a field nor whose livelihood depends on the weather.