"every American is going to wake up in the cold, dark, and hungry."
"With the hunger, and the starvation, and the death that's going to occur, we would need to give [U.S. farmers] the tools to increase their yield."
"I have always appreciated Secretary Vilsack's support for milk-fat and anything that we can do to move from 1 percent to 3½ percent milk-fat, which would be whole milk, would be best for our kids."
"I mean, this decision tipped the Nutrition Title over $1 trillion over 10 years."
"I would think that would warrant being elevated to consulting with the Office of Chief Economist for USDA."
"It is incumbent upon us to make sure that they know that we are right there with them."
"At the end of the day, it is not what you bring in, it is the margin you are left with."
"I think it is mostly by folks who really don't understand that farming is a business."
"Commodity prices can drop overnight, but input costs, once they are up there, it is difficult to see them lower."
"Farming, as I said before, agriculture is a business. And at the end of the day, it is a margin."
"We are really grateful to you for your time."
"Thank you for your leadership and the Ranking Member's leadership on this incredibly important work."