"I am concerned that the current climate of attacking and making threats against whistleblowers may discourage disclosures or penalize the people who try to do the right thing."
"We have lost 1,800 family dairy farms in the last 3 years, almost 2 a day last year alone."
"It is fair."
"We lost 1 of every 10 dairy farmers last year alone."
"Dr. Hahn, thank you for being here today. We appreciate you taking time out to share your knowledge."
"This is a $60 billion market, but we don't actually know how many products are out there."
"But we have funded 2,700 FTEs, but you are only utilizing 785 positions."
"Unfortunately, we are a State that is leading the country in farm bankruptcies."
"Medicaid's coverage of transportation to health services is a lifeline for patients, especially those who live in rural or underserved areas."
"Having anyone go hungry is inexcusable in the world's wealthiest Nation."
"It admits that the rule may negatively impact food security among people who do not meet the proposed income and resource eligibility requirements."