Austin Scott

When we die, the government takes 50 percent of our land.

the government is getting in the way of the farm being able to survive through these tough economic times.

I agree with you that Congress specifically said that you don't have the authority to regulate competition vehicles.

It is just that it is very disconcerting, as an American, to see that in 40,000 pages of rules and regs that we have an Agency that would put something in a heavy duty vehicle rule that deals with race cars.

the rules and regulations that were drafted for the multibillion dollar institutions have come down on our local community bank

the idea that you would put my local community bank, where there is absolutely no systemic risk to the U.S. economy if that bank failed, under the same rules and regulations that you would put a multibillion dollar institution, is a…

there is a difference in the standard for private business owners and the government.

I want you to know I share the Chairman's opinion that until there is a reauthorization, that there should be no increase in funding for the agency.

I can't see the government being trusted to safeguard and house peoples' intellectual property.

In order for our markets to work, you have to have access and you have to have integrity.

I think our family life today has a tremendous impact on it as well.

I would just reiterate that everybody was nodding their head when it came to the question of physical education in the school systems.

the goal of many is to stop the abuses in the system where, if you have a liquor store, for example, that is receiving--or turning in a tremendous amount of vouchers for food stamps.

We have to make those governments more accountable and make them give their numbers and be as transparent as we are.

cotton is obviously a tremendous crop for us, about the challenges of obtaining financing if the situation doesn't improve.

the American flag be prominently displayed on it, that the respect for the American flag overseas and understanding that that is a safe product being delivered by America.

I want to specifically thank Congressman Austin Scott, one of the University of Georgia's most distinguished alumni, for his support.

if we were able to get the trade barriers with India removed. Certainly a tremendous market there

the agricultural sector is what has been the bright spot for the rural parts of the country lately

I think that is a bipartisan effort in the Commission.

I want to just get a thank you to an old friend of mine, Lynmore James.

If the cost of food goes up 20 percent, then that is 20 percent less in calories.

the only way out of poverty is a job, and work.

I certainly hope that we keep more of the participating and guaranteed loans instead of the direct lending.

It shouldn't take a Congressional Committee or a presidential directive for the USDA and the EPA to work on an issue of this magnitude.