"California farmers disagree with that."
"The farmers I talk to disagree and the conversations I've had with USDA leadership makes me think you might disagree as well."
"They have been bad actors, and that was recognized in the Obama Administration and the Bush Administration before that."
"I don't really believe anyone wins trade wars, because everybody has leverage."
"I think there is bipartisan support here."
"The Chinese recognize that. And the leverage they have chosen to use in not buying U.S. agricultural products has really hurt farm country."
"It is important for the Department to exercise that flexibility."
"I have a difference with the Administration, with the President, on this tariff war."
"Farmers in California are feeling the pain of it, and they agree."
"They think that it is important that they have access to markets and they maintain those markets."
"I have always felt it is irresponsible, and past actions by previous Congresses to do just that for political agendas is inappropriate, period."