"I appreciate your preparation, your expertise, as well as your testimony."
"The dairy farm that I do have, the Scope Family Farm, they have taken a hit with the falling milk prices."
"I completely appreciate very much your discussion about immigration, and immigration reform, and how it affects not just the dairy producers, but especially my growers in the Central Coast."
"Let's talk about fresh fruits and vegetables, something I like to bring up quite often based on where I hail from, the Salinas Valley, otherwise known as my colleagues are going to get sick of me sayi..."
"Congressman, just a couple of thoughts on the supermarket side."
"It is clear that when it comes to the United States and our affairs abroad, we have a responsibility to play."
"When we don't live up to that responsibility, when we don't lead, that vacuum is filled."
"If America does nothing, 50 percent of South Sudan's population could be gone."
"elevating and strengthening diplomacy and development alongside defense are critical to keeping America safe."
"I am a big fan of collaboration and partnerships."
"Thank you for having this hearing on this topic. I truly appreciate it, representing the area that I do on the central coast of California."
"I would strongly encourage that this farm bill identifies that. It speaks to our best entrepreneurial spirit."