Jim Costa actually said...

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for holding this hearing today, and having the opportunity to review how we might improve the National Environmental Policy Act."

"A farmer acting in good faith to improve their environmental stewardship should not be targeted by litigation."

"The commonsense legislation that you have before you would go a long ways to improve both the environment and allow farmers to continue to provide abundant, healthy, affordable food for our nation and..."

"I am a strong supporter of the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act introduced by Representative Dan Newhouse and myself."