Jim Costa: “Not to oppose the measure, but actually to speak on behalf of the amendment. The issues that have been raised here by…”

“Not to oppose the measure, but actually to speak on behalf of the amendment. The issues that have been raised here by this amendment, I think, are valid. There are concerns that have been raised by cattlemen and cattlewomen across the country. I think that, obviously, we all feel that there ought to be a level playing field when it comes to the protection of the Freedom of Information Act. But on the other hand, cattlemen and cattlewomen every day are working really hard to try to do their best to produce the safest and the highest quality beef that Americans do every day and is the best in the world. {time} 2340 So we think this amendment is a step in the right direction and would like to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.”