"I think the concern is probably China. And do we have different standards in place for places like China than we do in the United States?"
"I commend you for that, and as a cancer survivor, I certainly appreciate the elimination or the proposed elimination of all of the silos that have slowed down the collaboration."
"Without objection, I have got a letter that I would like to submit for the record."
"the cost of drugs is a very real concern I think that the American public is concerned about."
"So when do you anticipate making a final determination on whether to move forward with this rule?"
"the risk of unintended consequences with genetic modification has a potential to create new defects and/or disease."
"Both of those individuals, Acting Commissioner and the Secretary, clearly stated that the science behind these products supported the federal government's position that these products are safe for pla..."
"the importance of U.S. exports to the agriculture sector, and this is one of the few sectors of our economy that has a consistent trade surplus."
"We take whatever laws Congress passes and directs us to do quite seriously, and we are certainly committed to working through the issues and the complexity of this in a pragmatic way and one that give..."
"The President's budget, once again, proposes to slash spending for food aid, including a $116 million cut to the Food for Peace Program."
"Removing the American farmer and shipper from participation in this 60 year old tradition of the Food for Peace Program does not create intended efficiencies."