"I care deeply about the people who live in rural communities."
"It is important and necessary for the USDA to continue to look for ways to expand income opportunities for farmers."
"I think it is a fair statement to say that when I get into office, if I am confirmed, I have a lot to learn and a lot to review."
"I would say that I am not familiar with your farming operation, but if I were you, I would be listening to Chuck Grassley."
"I take it very seriously, and I would appreciate the opportunity to have this privilege."
"I look forward, if I am confirmed, to working with this Committee and with the Congress and with the administration."
"It is a very important aspect of the Department and one that I am absolutely committed to working on."
"So my hope is that, A, we can establish a 21st century system using the best available science; and, B, that we can do a better job of coordination and cooperation with other Federal agencies."
"We need to figure out ways and strategies in which we can create some sort of glidepath that basically provides stability in this industry."
"I am committed to this."
"Wellness and prevention have to be at the core."