Jim Costa actually said...

"I am compelled to underline the comments that Chairman Johnson has made, my friend, about the bipartisan cooperation on this Subcommittee."

"I think I can speak for Congressman Kissell and Congressman Thompson, we are just pleased to be in the Chairman's district and Mr. Schilling's district."

"Chairman Johnson and I are continuing to pressure the USDA to provide a report to Congress."

"What binds us together as a nation... is far greater--far greater as a nation than whatever disagreements or divisions we may have."