"Wood has a vital role to play in meeting the growing demand for green building materials. Forest Service studies show that wood compares favorably to competing materials."
"I think it behooves us to really look at a solution as quickly as possible so that we have the best chance of stabilizing and broadening the price band."
"I look forward to making a strong effort in the Korea Free Trade Agreement which I hope will be before this body very soon."
"I think trade agreements, both bilateral and multilateral, are extremely important, as well as breaking down barriers."
"What we are trying to do is say rather than constantly litigating, maybe we can have a conversation and figure out ways in which we can at least find where the common ground exists."
"I encouraged the Administrator to take some time to visit and actually get on the farm and see what is going on in various operations."
"I have the utmost confidence, as I know this Committee does as well, that our farmers and ranchers along with the assistance of USDA will be able to meet those challenges."
"I would expect to continue to see growth, as I indicated, in exports."
"A major emphasis has got to be on reducing the barriers that exist to many of our products, specifically beef in China, Japan, Taiwan."
"In order to repopulate rural America and create economic opportunity, it is my judgment that our Department needs to be focused on all aspects of agriculture."
"Two things that concern me most are access to credit and capital in rural America and whether or not we are actually going to have a generation of farmers to replace those who are now averaging 57 yea..."
"My hope is that the Korean free trade agreement is submitted as soon as possible."