Howard Berman: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It was your reference to North Korea, China and Iran that brought me here--no.”

We were outraged by Gurry's disgusting intimidation and retaliation against whistleblowers.

We must do our best to minimize the risks faced by these brave public servants and provide adequate funding to do so, but we must also recognize that such risks can never be completely eliminated.

I don't see the one individual who asked to join me in speaking on this, so I yield back the balance of my time.

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…