Brad Schneider actually said...

Since the founding of this Nation, farms and farmers have always played a significant role in the United States' economy.

I want to thank the witnesses, first, for your patience staying here this morning, for your work and commitment to democracy here and around...

the ultimate determinant in the struggle that's now going on in the world will not be the bombs and rockets but the test of will and ideas--...

I hope as Democrats and Republicans we can stick to those ideals. We can stand strong and we can be that beacon to the rest of the world.