Tom Vilsack actually said...

"We need to be focused on bilateral and multi-lateral trade opportunities, and we frankly need to be--within USDA we need to be very focused on breaking down barriers."

"This is a lot harder than it ought to be."

"We understand and appreciate the importance and significance of this and of this industry to your district and to the country."

"We think a limited extension is appropriate given the fact that we are still dealing with a fairly high unemployment level."