"In representing one of the largest dairy districts, or the largest dairy district, in the country and actually being a dairy farmer myself, this question is important to me."
"Thank you, Chairman. Appreciate you taking some time for us today."
"Can you assure me that your mission area will cooperate with completing this third party study?"
"In June 2013, the GAO released a report entitled, 'Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Do More to Prevent Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals.'"
"Yes. That is something that we struggled with just this past week in my district."
"Is our infrastructure currently capable of surviving a major cyber incident while sustaining critical functions?"
"As far as developing technology at speed of computers--I mean, we are always talking about the next fastest computer--how much of a role does the speed of a computer play on a person's ability to hack..."
"And how can this committee be helpful in providing you the resources you need to develop and implement new technologies to keep our energy infrastructure secure?"
"I believe, will result in much more efficient and effective process."
"We want and need to see this to continue."
"In order to appropriately address the needs of the committee, do you feel that it is beneficial to have an agriculture expert included in this Committee?"
"Instead of the federal government saying, 'This is what we are going to do in your community,' instead we ask, 'Community, what do you want to do? And we are here to support you.'"