Sanford Bishop actually said...

"We value the work of your agencies, and we support your efforts to improve agricultural practices in our Nation."

"I appreciate your hard work, this subcommittee appreciates the hard work and the hard work of your staffs."

"I was born in a rural area, grew up there on my grandparent's farm back in the day when we had no running water..."

"I am particularly interested in the active-duty military people who are usually low-grade, non-commissioned officers who have families."