Maybe we could have a year's vacation from these regulations, and we could actually change your purpose.

I am not particularly happy with that response.

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

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

You have to manage risk. You have to adapt to changing market conditions, and perhaps importantly, lay a proper foundation so that those who follow you can be successful.

I know the comments. I am talking about the analysis to justify it.

I share your excitement.

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.

We are going to have to double our ag production to feed those folks, and that is a moral imperative.

I would just say whether it is $108 million in the original CR sent over by the House or $168 million which you get now or $302 million recommended by the President in his budget, I am not sure that you are going to produce one gallon of…

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

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