Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"I think Senator Stabenow has seen how valuable they are to this country as a whole, and some the goals that our nation has."

"The role you play in reaching our goals, both for jobs, success in rural America, as well as the health of the country, is very important."

"this is an area, I think, of really exciting opportunity for our country and certainly for rural America"

"Agriculture and manufacturing are at the heart of any economy."