Jim Costa actually said...

"I was disappointed when President Obama designated a red line that we never followed through with, but I am not so sure that our policy these days is that clear, either."

"I take the responsibility to oversee USDA's response to these outbreaks nationwide very seriously in my role as Chairman of this Subcommittee."

"The livestock and poultry farmers throughout America are facing difficult times for a number of reasons."

"Livestock and poultry farmers are facing tough times because of trade wars and challenging markets."