"I do not dare gavel you down."
"Instead of a dust bowl, today's farmers and ranchers are dealing with a 1,200-year drought."
"There is no one more committed to leaving this world cleaner, healthier, and safer than we found it."
"I am confident that we will come out of today's field hearings with innovative solutions for farmers and ranchers in our corner of the country and beyond."
"We deeply, deeply appreciate it. Thanks for being in Burlington today."
"I think if we can move decision-making point down a level or two to the people that are interacting with us on daily basis, we would get a better result."
"I want to thank Senators Bennet and Marshall for hosting this and for looking beyond bipartisan lines."
"We need a program that works for all producers across the country, not just targeted regions."
"Could you talk a little bit about what the producers in the Valley are beginning to think about the use of groundwater conservation easements?"
"Federal red tape is especially tough on young farmers, small-scale producers, underserved and first-generation farmers."
"I do think that it is really important for us, when we think about the kind of easements that you are talking about..."