Howard Berman: “I respect that the gentleman is not saying they shouldn't exist. But this isn't a matter of whether or not they should…”

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.

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 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…

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.