Mike Thompson actually said...

"We do need to figure out a way to preserve valuable farm land. We are losing it by way too much every day."

"I think it is important to establish that, and delve into the policy, rather than the politics."

"it is those consumers, largely in the middle class, who are the job creators in this country."

"I just can't emphasize enough how this is something that we just can't acquiesce on."