Tom Vilsack actually said...

"I absolutely agree with you, and it is one of the great frustrations."

"There is always conversation in this country about trade deficits. It is often not appreciated or recognized that in agriculture, we have a surplus."

"I have just become a very convinced and avid believer that this is an issue that we can take on, that we should take on."

"I would like to express my appreciation to Senators Udall and Risch for their leadership in addressing insect and disease issues."