Food and agriculture exports are critical to farm income.

I look forward to going to Michigan. I think I look forward to going to Michigan. It is green and white, folks. It ain't purple.

Welcome to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's first hearing on the 2018 farm bill.

What policy changes should Congress consider as it reviews USDA conservation programs--I do not want Federal water management.

I certainly do not want to ever again see the days where regulators would pull up black vehicles in front of the community bank.

We brought this to the attention of Senator Roberts, who successfully went to work on our behalf to increase the population limits.

I consider that one of my top achievements. I do not know if I will ever do any better.

Water is the lifeline for agriculture.

I must say, Mr. Chairman, that I am impressed with your statement. I know that we have had several Senators talk about unraveling Obamacare.

You have a very impressive record with regard to Medicaid.

I must tell you that, in the rural health care delivery system, in talking to many of my hospital administrators and the rural providers--you are in charge of CMS--the term used a lot in the past has been 'it is a mess.' I know you are…

I think we need to see a rescue team to make sure that that bridge is still there, but build new bridges.