"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And before I get into my questions, I want to say thank to you a group back home in the district that I represent in Thomasville and Valdosta; they are also in Albany and Douglas."
"But the able-bodied--I am not talking about disabled people or older people--able-bodied people with an able mind have risen that are now getting food stamps."
"I certainly support the work requirement."
"I would certainly welcome such reforms."
"The Securities and Exchange Commission has a good and necessary mission and that mission is to protect the investors."
"This downward trending adjustment is unnecessary. It is punitive. It is discriminatory to Georgia and South Carolina peach growers."
"It is very punitive. It is not fair. It is costing. And it is not a level playing field."
"Well, would a part of that solution be to give Georgia and South Carolina the same waivers and consideration that you give the other peach growers from Maine to North Carolina?"
"my State of Georgia leads the nation in peanuts and peaches, as well as poultry and pecans."
"I would encourage you to look at the Farm Credit."
"I am wondering if the Department--the Agriculture Department is really looking at this in a way in which to truly address this issue."