Sam Farr actually said...

I think you haven't got credit for what you are doing in trying to focus on a strategy for rural America in developing the rural economy.

This discussion can be seen as awkward because you are coming in and asking for a 52 percent increase in a climate where all we are doing is...

I think as a former Governor and mayor, you understand local government.

Our oath of office is to provide for a check and balance on all things, private and public.