I couldn't agree more with Dr. Lantos Swett. There are two things, just to reemphasize what she said.

I thank Ranking Member Bishop for that kind introduction. And, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your leadership on this committee. I have been on this committee since I've been on the Committee on Appropriations, and I'm really excited about…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I have a very simple amendment. As most Members know, 19 States and the District of Colombia have enacted laws that provide for the legal access to medical marijuana. Two of those States provide access to…

I think if you want to stop the dumping of tomatoes, just have the American tomato growers produce a tasteful tomato.

To think that sequestration had very little impact because you did not have to lay off or furlough people is a misnomer.

I think we are going to see as California did after living with these furloughs, the voters got upset and just went to the polls and then raised taxes.

Well, first of all, I have to say that my constituents complain a lot more about banks than they do about Department of Veterans Affairs.

I do want to thank APHIS. You did a marvelous thing, and I want to compliment you on it.

I think it could be a model for all over the country for water conservation and best management practices.

We all signed those agreements 20 years ago. I point out that we have signed these protocols. That is when we started putting money into finding an alternative. Why have we been so ineffective in finding something that works?

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.