David Scott actually said...

"It is my hope, however, on this and further issues that we will be able to work together in a positive fashion."

"A mandatory system would let us know where infected animals are so that we could reroute transportation to prevent disease from spreading."

"We are far past time for this system to be fully up and running. The security of our food needs to be protected now, not somewhere down the road in the future."

"I strongly believe that the benefits of a National Animal ID System in terms of animal health, public safety, and in maintaining the economic viability of our agriculture sector, domestically and thro..."