"I have been working on for 6 years, and you will be in a position to get the regulations and get it underway."
"I thought I could trust that contact point because of Grassley's assistance to Dr. David Kessler."
"This gives us a chance to discuss some policy, not necessarily whether you should have the job."
"I have long advocated for responsible payment limitations on commodity programs."
"Ensuring an affordable, safe, and stable supply of food is one of the most important jobs that you or any Secretary of Ag has."
"I know that he knows agriculture very well. He knows the importance of maintaining the institution of the family farm."
"We continue to see large farms use loopholes to maximize crop insurance payments."
"He knows that the family farm institution is the foundation of success for American agriculture."
"It’s a big constitutional question about impeaching a private citizen. Should Congress, under the Constitution, even do it?"
"I do not support socialism, or Marxism, or so-called democratic socialism that would end with command-and-control policies."
"I hope we can move away from partisan divisiveness and personalized attacks against each other."