Tom Vilsack actually said...

"I'd like to think it's the latter, Mr. Chairman. But in all seriousness, we at USDA recognize the responsibility because of the people that we work with and represent and work for--the folks in rural ..."

"Will these reductions be easy? No. If I had my druthers, I'd like to live in a world where we had unlimited resources and we didn't have to deal with these issues."

"We will invest in research to spur innovation, promote exports, support renewable energy and conservation, and enhance critical infrastructure in rural communities."

"We are very supportive, obviously, and hope to have quick ratification, of the Korean Free Trade Agreement."