Chellie Pingree actually said...

"It is completely unacceptable that you are going to suggest that we are going to have a proposed rule this year."

"I can't emphasize enough that organic research, cost-share, all the support things, technical assistance, it is part of what has made a big difference in Maine."

"Everything that the USDA can do to support that transition has been, and is, critically important."

"I thank you again for having this hearing, my colleague from New Hampshire for sharing her own experience, and just reminding us all that it sort of doesn't matter what position you take on in life."