"Each and every one of you play a critical role in food security."
"The relationship that has existed for over 100 years with land-grant universities and others in terms of this partnership is unique."
"I don't believe we are the only state with this problem."
"I commit to work with you and work with Members of this Committee to figure out ways that we can expand those efforts."
"It does go back to U.S. security; it does go back to national security, and it goes back to food security."
"I totally believe that when America carries a burden of food aid to these underdevelopment and unfortunate countries and these unfortunate people that we should also bear the responsibility and the ac..."
"We have approximately right now, in the industry sailing deep sea, about 11,300 mariners."
"The bottom line for us is the vast majority of military cargo that goes overseas to sustain our warfighters goes on American commercial ships not Navy ships."
"A better understanding of who this whole group is and its impacts would be hugely beneficial to the Committee."
"We should continue that and try to expand upon it."
"More than 80 percent of those enrolled have gained employment."