Steve Scalise actually said...

"we will obviously continue to provide our oversight role as it relates to USDA's efforts in the International Food Assistance Program."

"we will also monitor the implementation of the new flexibilities that we provided last year in the reauthorization of the farm bill."

"we will get a chance to vote on this bipartisan agreement next week, which is a good sign as we see the new year coming soon."

"we have a role and a responsibility to play"