Pat Roberts: “We must do everything possible to prevent any unexpected collapses or calamities.”

Ms. Courtney Dunbar Jones, I think your statement was mercifully short, and extremely poignant, and extremely to the point.

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

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

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