"I believe the bulk of evidence, scientific consensus, does show that at least a large and significant part of antibiotic resistant bacteria that affects humans does stem from overuse of antibiotics in animals."
"it also detracts from the taste of the product itself, the taste and nutritional value of the product itself"
"I think that this bill furthers that end, and that is why I am proud to be a cosponsor and also applaud Chairwoman Slaughter for holding this important hearing today."
"The question is that you mentioned that you are worried that livestock producers will be left with few, if any, medicines to prevent and control animal disease."
"This hearing will help to highlight the problems that we currently face and continue to bring more minds to the table and a better Federal partnership to join those who are working constantly to promo..."
"In large parts of my district in Colorado it is no longer a discussion of saving the forest. Our forest has died off."
"One of the primary needs in addressing this epidemic is increasing the awareness and understanding of how vast this problem is."
"Colorado's Second District relies heavily on those visitors who come to our state to ski, camp, climb, bike and boat."
"It's time to act."
"I worked in the forest products industry for over two decades and know that, outside of protected roadless and Wilderness areas, we need proactive forest management to restore our forests to a more he..."
"However, the mountain pine beetle epidemic is fundamentally changing this landscape, and with it our culture and economy."