"But to have the administration, the current administration come up with rules that have nothing to do with what our intent was is extremely frustrating."
"I just don't think, again, that we should lose sight of the fact that our farmers and ranchers do produce the food and fiber that now we desperately need worldwide."
"I don't want the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times preaching to me anymore about the modest assistance that we provide to our farmers in America."
"We are looking for a champion. We are looking for someone who is going to really recognize the hard work, the dedication, the pride that exists in all of our farm families."
"USDA must closely monitor our production sector and ensure that any legislative priorities treat all areas of the country fairly."
"The position of Secretary is critically important not only to America's agriculture producers but to every U.S. citizen."
"There is no magic bullet anywhere along the line."
"Education has been a bipartisan issue, and we need to keep it that way."
"Congress and the Department of Education need to work together to make sure that every school has the tools and the flexibility needed."
"Quality education is also the civil rights issue of our generation."
"We have to build on the successes of No Child Left Behind."