"Thank you for your testimony and for your participation in this very important hearing."
"I am from the Central Coast of California, 20th congressional district, otherwise known, as many people will tell you that I often say, the salad bowl of the world."
"we need to think about the adverse impacts on agriculture, along with the unique role that agriculture can play when it comes to addressing climate change."
"Obviously, immigration is very important. Sustainability is very important. Infrastructure is very important as well."
"Yes, I do believe that we need immigration reform."
"This flexibility is absolutely critical for SNAP participants in my district, where the average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Monterey County is $1,800."
"It is a real pleasure to introduce one of my good friends and a staunch--and we are so fortunate to have her--advocate, Ms. Brise Tencer, the Executive Director of the Organic Farming Research Foundat..."
"However, because Brise has spoken up, has spoken out, and continues to speak for our organic industry and our organic farmers, her voice is heard across this country."
"Obviously, everybody in this room would agree that agriculture and people in agriculture are uniquely positioned to contribute to the mitigation efforts when it comes to climate change."
"I appreciate this opportunity to question this witness, who I also want to thank for not only being here, but obviously, your preparation in order to be here."
"Clearly it affects not just the consumers. It affects the growers and everybody else who works in that chain."
"I am going to continue to work on this issue so we can deal with the traceability and so that obviously with safety being the most important thing."