Tommy Tuberville actually said...

"If the Department of Agriculture is going to play a direct or indirect part in carbon banking or greenhouse gas reduction practices, highly fertile and productive lands cannot be moved into retirement..."

"Rural Alabama and rural communities all across our Nation must not be forgotten, and I will use my position on this Committee to express the views and opinions of Alabama farmers."

"I am excited about being here. Alabama's farmers and rural communities sent me here to be their voice, and I plan to fight hard on their behalf."

"Additionally, any programs like this either through the Government or the private sector must be voluntary, market-driven, and incentive-based."