"I am also extremely concerned by the lack of resolution to the situation with China."
"I am glad that the President has abandoned his ill-conceived plan to put a new tariff on Mexico."
"We all represent American farmers, ranchers, dairymen and -women."
"The Administration has acknowledged the damage its policies are causing for farmers."
"In my opinion, USMCA, under the current environment, that the President is largely responsible for, will be difficult to pass this year at best."
"Where is the plan in place? Farmers don't operate without one."
"Farmers in California I can tell you--and around the country--they are not looking for a handout."
"This is another one of a series of Subcommittee hearings that we are holding to deal with our appropriate role in terms of our oversight."
"We sometimes disagree on the strategies on how to get there in terms of the best way to reflect the needs of American agriculture."
"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."