"one of the largest input costs for American farmers and ranchers is the cost of energy."
"America's farmers and ranchers who I often call the first environmentalists, to really worry about the environment"
"The issue of the out-migration of population in rural areas is a major concern across the country."
"We are working very diligently to bring the resources of the Federal Government and to partner with State and local municipalities."
"the Ag Committee really is, for almost everything that we deal with, is very bipartisan."
"We are very anxious today to have this hearing to examine the current and potential uses of artificial intelligence in our agricultural system."
"The reality though is that they are--that right now, their morale is terrible, and when you talk to them, they think the policy on the border is inappropriate and it is simply not working."
"The polling indicates that the public agrees with all of that, they have little confidence with the administration's border policies."
"I think you said, quote, 'That you were doing an exceptional job.' It is the leading cause of death in Arkansas regarding overdoses."
"By every metric, the border is a disaster, despite the rhetoric of the administration."
"We need metrics so that once we put what you are asking for in place, that you will have a significant reduction."