We don't think we should eliminate food aid in kind all together, because there's an important role for that, especially in emergencies.

This is a huge foreign policy dilemma, in addition to being a scientific one.

the other side of the coin is just as important.

Well, I've been especially moved by your book and the things that you've had to say, just from my own experience, that I've touched upon briefly.

I thank all four of you for really remarkable testimony. You've been tremendously helpful to our own understanding.

This is really the most graphic testimony I've heard about developments going on in Iraq.

The back to the basics approach articulated by the Global Food Security Act of 2009 is refreshing.

You have demonstrated why it would be important for a coordinator on agriculture and food to be either a part of the National Security Council or a voice in the White House.

This is a remarkable phenomenon on the ground in Sudan now, as we take a look at Sudan, either from the security standpoint, a humanitarian standpoint...

I applaud the vision and leadership of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considering your act in today's discussion.

Well, thank you for that testimony, Doctor.

This substantial report, which I played a role in preparing, recommends twin thrusts in agricultural education and agricultural research, just like Lugar-Casey.

I strongly endorse--to grow that development assistance budget by 100 percent.

It's a very positive thing for American agriculture. But, it is not inconsistent with good science, to increase yields and deal with crop protection and drought resistance while using some of these new technologies.

I've heard very little testimony with regard to feeding the people of Iraq, or people in Iraq producing food, as opposed to humanitarian shipments.

That's the one I'm asking.

Without underlining the obvious, with two-thirds of the population, in agriculture, Americans who are involved in agriculture in Iraq are appreciated by the people that are involved in agriculture.

There is clearly an avenue, not just simply to win the hearts and minds of the Iraqis, but, as a matter of fact, to work on fundamental situations against poverty.