Pat Roberts

We want that money that is being used, what is left of it, for support in MILC.

You are Mr. Agriculture, and I said, 'No, I am not.'

I think that is probably one of the biggest hurdles you have.

You know, Madam Chairwoman, that is really reflective of what our responsibilities are as we deal with a tremendously difficult budget situation.

The President says we can do this in 2012, upwards of ten percent. Do you think we can make that?

We are wearing a lot of people out and I really worry about that, but this is not a defense hearing.

Thank you for your military service to our country and your continued support of our troops.

I am very sad to see that the three trade pacts that we thought that we could pass on a fast track and that have been delayed years are now again in the midst of a political debate.

Welcome to the world of Washington regulatory nonsense. I mean, you are going to wake up to it on a Thursday morning, when all of a sudden you are going to get something in the mail.

I have said before, we face a great challenge.

At a time when the future of agriculture production so heavily impacts our national security, why would we do anything from the Federal Government's standpoint to hinder their efforts?

I sure would like to have a nice visit with you, because I went through that controversy on what is organic and what is not.

My bill, the Regulatory Responsibility for Our Economy Act of 2011, would strengthen and codify President Obama's Executive Order from January 18.

We need to eliminate more of the 'just plain dumb' in government, and I would encourage the Administration and my colleagues to support my legislation.

freedom of choice for the public.

I give the President great credit. Our bill simply uses his order as a blueprint to, I think, improve it some and put teeth in it.

I wish I could be more optimistic but it is just going to take awhile.

I think basically Mr. Dale said he needs more money.

Again, Mr. Broin, in your testimony regarding the production of corn ethanol and cellulosic ethanol in the same plant, you mentioned that you use a byproduct of cellulosic production to power the plant.

Madam Chairwoman, I am out of time. I would like a third-round if it is possible but I would certainly yield to you at this particular time.

You have commented on the impact that energy prices have had on your farm.

It is obvious we still have some issues in the way of making this technologically commercial and viable.

With roughly 70 percent of the price of gasoline and diesel contingent on the price of crude, it is easy to understand that any fluctuations in global supply and demand of crude is the most important factor determining what consumers pay…

The CFTC has issued a proposal to impose federal position limits on speculation in energy and metals contracts in futures and swaps.

How do you manage these rising costs and keep your balance sheet in the black?