Howard Berman: “Notwithstanding these important accomplishments, the anti-Israel vitriol that all too often emanates from the council...…”

Considering the support for that agreement all across the farming community, I am not sure why we would craft something completely new that is opposed by important members of that community.

We were appalled at Gurry's lack of accountability and transparency and his lack of judgment at attempts at keeping these illegal transfers secret.

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Mrs. Davis).

I must admit, however, that I hope this hearing will help convince the Chairman and other Members on his side of the aisle to accept and support the agreement that has been reached between the diverse coalition of grower interests and the…