Jim Costa actually said...

"Just to say thank you again, Mr. Chairman, for your due diligence, and we will continue to work together as we try to fashion the most responsible 2012 Farm Bill we can put together working with all t..."

"My family has been involved in the dairy business for three generations, and I guess if I didn't have this job I could get a job somewhere milking cows."

"Obviously, the MILC, then, therefore, isn't a very effective safety net in that instance, if that is the purpose and part for what it is done."

"We have looked at some notions as to whether or not we look at an application as opposed to counties' Census tracks so that it would take into account those of you who represent multiple counties."