Mike Johanns

I must admit, it just seemed hopelessly complex. I don't know how anybody could get through the system.

Is there something that we can do to improve that situation?

I think it is worth a look.

We can invest in integrated housing options.

Is this system serving disabled citizens the way it should?

HUD's 811 program isn't currently doing enough to meet this enormous demand of nonelderly disabled.

I am very, very proud to be a cosponsor, and I think the lead Republican on that effort.

Failure to reform Section 811 would be a genuine failure by Washington to help its citizens who are most in need.

Nebraska's experience demonstrates how a flexible rental assistance program can be an invaluable tool in promoting affordable housing.

I think this makes so much sense that ultimately, we can get this done, the purpose of the hearing today.

Had I told you that you would see $21 milk, I think you probably would have wanted to debate that with me, but that is what you saw.

Farmers do not want to farm for the Government. They want to farm for the marketplace and for the price.

I really believe that farming these days is as much about risk management as it is about milking cows.

I am not suggesting your company would do this, but some other company that employed people could look to Mexico, Canada, whatever, and say, well, they do not have such a law.

I think we need to strengthen our trade laws.

Well, let me just start out and tell each of you how impressed I have been by your testimony.

I think there are some really good ideas here, and I think this is fixable.

There was a perfect storm here.

The Milk Income Loss Contract--MILC--payments have been triggered every month since February of this year.

I have always had a very strong and special interest in the issues that affect this very important industry.

I am becoming more and more convinced that it really is all about implementation and how we somehow overcome the roadblocks that exist.

Bottom line is, we want development to occur. The tribes want development to occur.

I think we are also in agreement that it has to be the whole host of possibilities, not just drilling for fossil fuels, wind and solar, and maybe nuclear.

You think about that job and you think to yourself, gosh, that can't be so stressful compared to being in combat.

Don't you think that would be beneficial to the average veteran who doesn't want to try to peel through thick reports?