"I think that is something we should learn in Congress, to be honest with you, that you cannot just have one side cram legislation through, you have to be able to come and talk about it on both sides."
"It was almost done--I hate to sound conspiratorial, but almost a secretive kind of process and not one that we are used to in fisheries management."
"I am not actually talking about hardware, military hardware, but I am talking about something that I feel is just as important, and that is the education of our military members."
"I will be submitting to you bill language that expands the pool of qualified marriage and family therapists in order to increase access to mental health providers for our Active Duty military personne..."
"Thank you very much for this opportunity. I appreciate it. It is an honor to be here, as always."
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"I too appreciate all of the witnesses who took the time to come here. I know it takes a lot of preparation, a lot of effort on your part, so thank you very much."
"I believe that to tie it to the farm bill though, because for too long we have been spoiled because of the labor force that we have had."
"A two-pronged approach is needed. It is two efforts, you have to have two avenues going; one dealing with the visa issue, there is no doubt about that."
"We should be the industry leader on figuring our solutions for ag. The USDA should be able to pioneer those types of relationships between these types of companies in the private- and public-sector."
"I appreciate your time, your efforts. I know it takes a lot of preparation to come here, and so thank you very much."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate this opportunity."