06/23/2011
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"At a time when there are many voices that are calling to increase the production of American products, we have before us today representatives that are very capable at increasing that production."
"The next farm bill, obviously, is what we are focused on, and livestock producer perspectives are an interest to the entirety of this Subcommittee."
"Our livestock producers, all of you represented here, from beef to poultry, to the other commodities, represent 42 percent of our domestic and global markets."
"We understand the important role you play every day in putting dinner on America's dinner table."