I think we, all of us here and on the authorizing committee, have been more than understanding of saying, okay, fine, things take time.

We are moving ahead at Ames, and I just wanted to thank you, Mr. Chairman, Senator Kohl and your staff, along with Secretary Veneman, very much for all of your support and help with the Ames lab.

Is there an attempt by some to kill the suborning--to kill it before it even gets off the ground?

Take it to the bank--as long as I am here.

I wish it was earlier.

I think agriculture has got a good story to tell there.

I want the world to `buy America.' The best products on any shelf anywhere in the world say, `Made in the USA.'

But the President's budget proposes one.

I cannot believe that a 15 percent limitation is any kind of a real onerous limit.

When we passed the Farm Bill in 2001--I think that is right, 2001--we were given a budget to work with by the Budget Committee for 10 years for our programs.

The numbers are all within the margin of error.

I was shocked to find out that despite the fact that the comment period closed on March 2, the public and the press still does not have access to the comments.

Every Senator I have talked to has heard from their farm groups.

We must place a high priority on rural America.

USDA should be committed to the development of a rapid, live test.

I support this amendment.

I sent a letter to President Bush requesting that he make funding for meat and livestock testing a priority.

I am concerned that we have no information as to how this money will be spent.