Eric Crawford actually said...

"I hope our colleagues who are less directly involved in agriculture or farm policy will reflect on just how critically important farm policy is in responding to a crisis that can happen overnight."

"While some safety net features of the farm bill may meet the current economic test, other features have yet to prove their mettle."

"Crop insurance is not designed to withstand the pressures caused by the predatory trading practices of China and India."

"We know the answer already in the case of STAX for cotton. Crop insurance is not designed to withstand the pressures caused by the predatory trading practices of China and India."