"Scientific research is essential for achieving [our] goals. To promote American innovation, new discoveries, and new industries, we continue to target and focus additional research dollars in key area..."
"I think that the food safety proposal that you passed is a very good, significant step forward."
"We hope that the Korean Free Trade Agreement's passage will provide momentum for the passage of the other two free trade agreements."
"We want it to be done quickly, because, obviously, we risk the possibility of Korea making a deal with Australia and other countries."
"We are very supportive, obviously, and hope to have quick ratification, of the Korean Free Trade Agreement."
"Every $1 billion of agriculture sales creates 8,000 to 9,000 jobs."
"we recognize full well the nature of agriculture could be difficult tomorrow. There does need to be a strong safety net."
"I think that's incredibly important."
"I have a deep concern about the cliff that some folks want to create, in terms of the incentives that are currently in place for the biofuel industry."
"What are the three top priorities that you have for the year for the Department? And why would those be your three top priorities?"
"The program is focused on rural America."
"The USDA looks forward to working with the Congress in evaluating proposals for dairy policy reform."