Political Quotes

Madam President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 664. Agriculture Secretary Rollins and the White House have made clear that addressing avian flu is a top priority. I share my colleague from Michigan's concerns about avian flu, but…

I believe that we must have broad support within the community we wish to regulate if we ultimately want to protect consumers and innovation.

Again, we certainly do need to get a farm bill done, and we just have a real difference of opinion as to how we get that done.

Mr. President, I am honored to speak on the floor of the Senate and support Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture. The Senate will vote on her nomination in this Cabinet position today, and I encourage my colleagues to vote yes…