Chellie Pingree actually said...

"it is shameful how long it has taken to get these done."

"we are hoping to move that forward, and particularly some of the extra funding we have had to deal with supply chain issues."

"I am particularly excited that two of our practicing farmers are females, so great to have both of you on the panel as well."

"We think this is a much-needed and important complement to the farm bill conservation programs."