Mike Bost actually said...

"It is an accurate appraisal to say that a whole lot of farmers and ranchers from across the country are living on loans."

"As Chairman of this Committee, my concern goes out for every farmer and rancher in the country."

"For Congress' part, I believe it is our duty, our responsibility to hold the line on the farm bill and crop insurance."

"Will the United States Government allow foreign countries to steal our cotton production just as they stole our textile mills, or will we stand up and say, 'No, not this time.'"