"when we have two regulatory agencies essentially regulating the same field, that when they can't agree on what the definition of the word person is, then we are creating a situation where you may be in compliance with one regulatory agency and out of compliance of another."
"I would hope that direct and significant is another term that you are able to get a uniform agreement with the SEC on."
"If we can't even get to the agreement on what the definition of a U.S. person is, then how do we get to the definition of what a direct and significant impact on U.S. consumers is?"
"I do hope that you will continue to get the uniform definitions with the SEC and our overseas regulators as well."
"I, like Mr. Southerland, share an extreme passion... for a sport that I used to get to participate in a lot, fishing."
"One of my primary concerns with what I see coming out is the effect on liquidity."
"So the worst thing this Congress could do is react on a knee-jerk reaction to compare what Europe is going to do prior to us and then us doing it first."
"I think that, again, gets back to one of our primary concerns in that we want those foreign businesses doing business in the United States."
"The industry continues to face challenges. Pest and disease concerns are increasing."
"I hope we can continue to remain receptive to the priorities of the industry and address any issues that may have arisen last summer."
"As the Committee begins assembling the 2013 Farm Bill, we want to ensure our work product reflects your highest priorities."