Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks to all our witnesses for participating in this very important hearing, especially on the evening before the farm bill coming up in 2023."

"I would say that is one of the primary things that we see, just an additional investment and a need for technology support in our rural communities."

"access to reliable broadband internet is an absolute necessity for our students, for our farmworkers, for our patients, for our businesses"

"Under Secretary Torres Small, do you think the application process could be more accessible or streamlined?"