Jim Costa actually said...

"I hope that in spite of the rush to spend taxpayer dollars USDA can demonstrate that the benefits to rural communities have exceeded the cost."

"I couldn't agree with you more. Ms. Canales, your response was nice but it was filled with a lot of 'bureaucratic-ese;' and it is not to be necessarily a reflection on you or the United States Departm..."

"With tight budgets, it is incumbent upon our agencies to reduce costs and provide the maximum impact possible with the funds provided."

"I hope that we will all try to work together on behalf of dairy producers in America to avoid a crash."