Pat Roberts: “I know you will cooperate with us. You have in the past, and I thank you for your assistance.”

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

Be careful, young man. Some people in my State might want to be able to afford to drive to Colorado to buy your free marijuana.

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.

I call this hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to order.