That is the breakthrough, that we have got them working together, and then USDA working with the local--or with the State Department of Ag, and their outdoor resources people, I think can really help keep that cooperation going.

But really, one of the most important aspects of it is, for the first time we actually have domestic producers and the outdoorsmen working together rather than jockeying against each other trying to get the funding, and trying to get the…

I have not had any conversation with any Member of this Committee that believes that that is the right thing to do, and quite frankly, I am just tired of hearing that political point.

I think it is absolutely remarkable. It is a remarkable industry where we have been able to maintain a network of small businesses across this country, unlike so many other industries where you have seen incredible concentration.

We have to do more to address the concentration and the slaughter industry, particularly as regards to the cattle industry.

Like the rest of my Republican colleagues, I am concerned that politics is getting in the way of our military carrying out its vital mission.

I don't understand that because we are not going to get the benefits to the cadets, nor to the Merchant Marine, nor to our military, nor to our nation in general, if the Administration doesn't help fund the infrastructure required to…

I don't understand that because we are not going to get the benefits to the cadets, nor to the Merchant Marine, nor to our military, nor to our nation in general, if the Administration doesn't help fund the infrastructure required to…

Too much spending here in D.C. is a big part of the problem.

Too much spending here in D.C. is a big part of the problem.

We need to see more help for small business to really get through these supply chain issues.

We need to see more help for small business to really get through these supply chain issues.

We have got to get people back into the workforce.

We have got to get people back into the workforce.

We have got to get people back into the workforce.

And close coordination with the people on the land out there on fire management?

And you would be supportive of reauthorization of the Joint Chiefs' Program in the Farm Bill?

Do you think that would help increase production or deter production in your opinion?