Jahana Hayes actually said...

"I am concerned that we are losing sight of the fact that every dollar misused by the department represents a lost opportunity for a stable, high-paying job for one of my constituents."

"Thank you, Chairman Costa, for holding this important hearing."

"It is particularly important to me to work diligently to help farmers protect their poultry and greenhouses against wild, invasive, and non-native species."

"I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get ahead of eradicating these species that are damaging many of our agricultural sectors."