"it is not worth our time or effort to attempt to expand our business and industry, and that is very unfortunate"
"the WOTUS rule as it is mapped out would impact 97 percent of our land in Iowa"
"I believe it is imperative that we focus on the causes of rural poverty and work to provide opportunities for folks to overcome obstacles."
"I thank you for that, and I have visited with a number of veterans, one in particular that returned to Iowa and is working in agriculture."
"many of the veterans have expressed a real connection to the land, and it is often very therapeutic, as well, working with animals or working in the soil."
"Many of our small communities do not have the taxing base to bring their systems up to standards."
"I came to the Senate committed to cutting pork and working through unnecessary and burdensome regulations."
"I would ask the committee to consider what actually Congress has established in the Clean Water Act rather than this agency."
"Well, great. I thank you for that. I think we have some exciting technology."
"Truly, what an advocate you are for rural development. We appreciate it so much."
"I do not think terrorists distinguish between who is a combatant and who is a non-combatant in situations like that."
"We need to make sure that we are protecting our servicemembers as well as our civilians serving overseas."