"I am pleased that USDA in its new proposed rule on agriculture innovation policy, recognized that applications of gene editing can result in plant varieties that are essentially equivalent to varietie..."
"We are running out of time. Citrus growers need long-term, sustainable solutions."
"Thank you, Chairman Cox."
"There is real value in investments for public agricultural research. Our farmers need more resources to better mitigate the risks that they face."
"This hearing underscored the importance of ensuring that farmers, ranchers, and researchers have a seat at the table in that discussion."
"This Subcommittee has jurisdiction over biotechnology, pesticide regulation, plant, pest, and disease programs, all policy areas that will have a profound impact on the future of American agriculture."
"I don't understand the obsession with the Secretary's decision. And some of the claims that I hear from the opponents to this move are making no sense to me at all."
"I would like to point to a couple of statistics."
"The Secretary has already said the agency leadership will remain in Washington, D.C., and I encourage the Secretary to move forward on his work and applaud his efforts."
"I am grateful to be here this afternoon with my colleagues from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services to discuss the tragedy of suicide among service members and veter..."
"Joint hearings like this are not standard for Congress, but the fact that we are holding one here today is testament to our dedication to address this crisis."
"I am hopeful that by bringing subject matter experts from both departments here together and holding conversation that crosses our jurisdictional boundaries of both committees, we will be able to shed..."