Chellie Pingree actually said...

"I have learned a lot from you today, and I concur with everything my colleague said."

"The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center was meant to streamline the agencies and increase efficiency, but I have heard it has actually slowed down the hiring process."

"But it is time for the federal government to step up and take bold action to address it as well."

"I urge this committee to act with the urgency that this crisis demands before it is too late."