Jim Costa actually said...

"Food is a national security issue not only here but around the world."

"The leverage they have chosen to use in not buying U.S. agricultural products has really hurt farm country."

"However, it is my understanding the needed changes are being held up by OMB so what can you and the Secretary do to help get this done and how can this Committee be helpful?"

"Just like our friends in other parts of the cotton belt that produce upland cotton and are being harmed by the tariff situation with China, Pima cotton producers are also suffering due to lost market ..."