"I fully expect our witnesses to be able to tell us, No. 1, how they utilize them from the standpoint of making the economy of this country stronger."
"we have got to strengthen the hand of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission."
"The derivatives markets must work properly and in the open."
"I have always known that he is deeply committed to farm families, rural economic development, and strong Federal nutrition programs."
"However, since the Farm bill was passed, credit markets have tightened significantly."
"I enthusiastically welcome the President's request for $1 billion annually in new funding for Federal child nutrition programs."
"I was pleased to see that the President's budget builds strongly on investments made USDA energy programs in the 2008 farm bill."
"This is especially important as we seek to make good on President Obama's commitment to end childhood hunger in America by 2015."
"I hope, that you and other members of the committee are now getting to know the Tom Vilsack that those of us in Iowa have known for a long time, a very dynamic, smart, and progressive leader who is no..."
"But farmers and ranchers are a great strength of this economy. And I am confident that they will help lead the way to recovery."
"I am glad to see that you have kept the mandatory funding levels for other programs like the CRP and CSP."