Jim Costa actually said...

"I look forward to hearing from both panels on whether or not a new approach is needed."

"I look forward to listening to the testimony and I will submit the rest of my comments for the record."

"However, there should be no question that it is the Congress, and not unelected administrative agencies, who will set the policy for the United States."

"The use of rural definitions as basic eligibility criteria has created a separate set of problems."