This is a good woman. She has been put through hell. And I could have done and should have done a better job. I want to learn from that experience. I want the agency and department to learn from that experience. And I want us to be…

There is zero tolerance for discrimination at USDA.

When I saw the statements and the context of the statements, it -- it -- I determined that it would make it difficult for her to do her job as a rural development director.

I didn't speak to anyone at the White House. I didn't speak to anybody at the White House.

There is zero tolerance for discrimination in USDA and I strongly condemn any acts of discrimination against any person.

I think it is important to recognize that and to thank you for it.

We are working very hard to try to create a good deal of momentum behind a trade agenda...

There is always conversation in this country about trade deficits. It is often not appreciated or recognized that in agriculture, we have a surplus.

I absolutely agree with you, and it is one of the great frustrations.

I authored the Ag Disaster Trust Fund in the Farm Bill, and I am very happy that it is there.

I have just become a very convinced and avid believer that this is an issue that we can take on, that we should take on.

I would like to express my appreciation to Senators Udall and Risch for their leadership in addressing insect and disease issues.