"Any threat to our country has to be taken very seriously."
"China has made it clear that it desires America's protein products."
"I rise to speak in support of H.R. 7104."
"Unfortunately, as this hearing has highlighted, the dream is becoming farther and farther out of reach for especially our rural small businesses who continue to face unprecedented long-term challenges..."
"the fox is guarding the hen house, and it is time for a change."
"The fox is guarding the hen house, and it's time for a change."
"One of these delayed decisionmakings has a significant impact on communities in Kansas like Hays, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, and Salina, as well as several rural communities across America."
"The Department of Transportation has failed repeatedly to comply with Congressionally set deadlines."
"I am especially concerned with the Biden Administration's false narrative about the protein sector's contribution to the skyrocketing cost of food in America."
"I am also interested in hearing more about what producers do not want in this next farm bill, as time has taught us, even if well intended, more legislation and regulation often is not the answer."
"Unfortunately, producers know well what can happen to the farm when the government gets in the way."
"I am looking forward to a productive conversation on these issues and a variety of others highlighted in your testimony."