"As Americans, we all want to help individuals, especially the elderly and the children and the disabled."
"I am excited for our Subcommittee to come together for the first official hearing of this Congress."
"I look forward to developing a fruitful relationship with you as we serve on this Subcommittee."
"The witnesses before us have an opportunity and an important story to tell."
"I regret that we can't gather in person today, but I appreciate the work that you have done."
"Ranking Member Baird mentioned that we started Four Seasons Local Market."
"consumers are becoming increasingly interested in where their food comes from"
"I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future."
"I think we need to take responsibility--total producer responsibility in terms of how our products are managed at end of life."
"I think that increases the access that young researchers and U.S. researchers have to study some of these very complex biological and Earth and environmental systems."
"I really think you're right on target. I agree with you..."
"A lot of organizations start off distributing food, and then they move and evolve into additional identification and assistance."