Jim McGovern actually said...

this needs to be an important part of the farm bill, one in which we strengthen the program and not try to punish people or try to diminish ...

It will be a missed opportunity on our part if we do not reauthorize them before they expire.

The reality is that the stigma starts with the rhetoric that comes out of this place, out of the Capitol.

I want to close by thanking the panelists on both halves of the panel for so clearly articulating the key issues.