Jim Costa actually said...

"I think that farmers, ranchers, dairymen and -women are critical in so many different ways, but they are also stewards of the environment."

"I think we all pray that we can come together on a farm bill before the end of the year."

"We must begin a new feasibility study so the Corps of Engineers can investigate flood risk management needs as well as potential modifications to improve the dam's safety."

"Right now, though, the CAP program is overextended and underfunded."