"Thank you, Mr. Under Secretary, and for those announcements, we appreciate your testimony here this morning and for your work at your agency and what you do."
"What role does the MRP mission area have in the technical support of the two ongoing free-trade agreements?"
"We would like that."
"I suggest that this program is really of not very much use in terms of what we need to do."
"USDA has proposed a decrease in funding for trade and technical assistance but proposed an increase of $725,000 for Lacey Act activities."
"Let me associate myself with Ms. Pingree's remarks on fairness for American producers."
"This program helps the most vulnerable in rural America achieve the dream of homeownership."
"Not only is this industry a vital part of our national economy..."
"And certainly, as you rightly pointed out, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families in Boston."
"Thank you all for being here and for your presence before the subcommittee today."
"That is a good example. I have actually been able to see that firsthand, and it is very impressive."