Mike Johanns: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Joseph S. Hezir, of Virginia, to…

I appreciate the fact that you have the Agricultural Advisory Committee up and running. Thank you for that.

But to anyone who might be listening in who is wondering if is it time to give up, it is not.

Could you do that and make it crystal clear to the public that you confirm that the role of conservator... is to be the bridge builder?