"We need to do a better job of at USDA to ensure that states take this program seriously."
"It is 3.6 million folks who would not need SNAP or as much SNAP if the minimum wage were increased."
"we want to help people move towards self-sufficiency the right way by helping them to secure and maintain jobs."
"One of the great things about getting the Farm Bill done was that we were able to resume our trade promotion programs."
"We are excited about the pilot employment and training opportunities to help put people that are on SNAP or looking for work to work."
"We understand and appreciate the transformative opportunity that this regional conservation partnership program presents."
"It is important to note that this is in a sense effective the day the President signed the Farm Bill."
"We have instructed folks to get this established this year. We anticipate it gets done this year."
"If you want to talk about conservation, you cannot talk about conservation and not talk about Tom Harkin in the same sentence."
"I can assure you that we are going to take compliance and the integrity of these programs very seriously."
"There is enormous opportunity for expanded agricultural trade with these two trade agreements."
"I am a strong believer in the Renewable Fuel Standard. And I know it is controversial even in this Committee, but I believe it is important to have for jobs, for stabilizing farm income, for reducing ..."