Pat Roberts: “What are you guys doing back there? Guys is not gender related.”

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.

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

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

I continue to hear in farm country the dire need to expand and explore new markets.