"We have to figure out a way when margins are as thin as they are, to give people a chance to make mistakes along the way, too, and to learn from those mistakes."
"There is no one more committed to leaving this world cleaner, healthier, and safer than we found it."
"I want to thank Senators Bennet and Marshall for hosting this and for looking beyond bipartisan lines."
"This is a five-alarm fire, and Washington needs to treat it that way."
"We need a program that works for all producers across the country, not just targeted regions."
"I do not dare gavel you down."
"Thank you. Thank you all for your excellent testimony. Appreciate your being here."
"I think we need to be willing to support experiments that are going to fail."
"Thank you all for being here today."
"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."
"I am honored to be here with you today and look forward to getting a farm bill across the finish line."