Political Quotes

“first I wish to thank the chairman of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. We had some tough negotiations on this issue, and I think we have come to a place that makes sense for farmers and the food industry, as well as consumers. So I wish to thank Senator Roberts. We worked together on a bipartisan basis on issue after issue after issue coming before the committee, and I am sure we will continue to do that. I don't think we have an economy unless somebody makes something and grows something. That is how we have an economy. And we worked very hard to come to a spot where we can actually get things done because that is what people expect us to do. It is great to talk, but people want us to actually solve problems and get things done. So today I rise to discuss an important bipartisan agreement--a hard- fought, tough negotiated agreement that the Senate will soon vote on regarding the issue of GMO labeling. This bill is frankly very different from what passed the House of Representatives about a year ago, I think now, and from what we voted on in March. I thank Senator Roberts and his staff for working in a bipartisan way to get us to the spot where we are now. As everyone knows, I have opposed voluntary labeling at every turn. I don't think it is right to preempt States from having labeling laws and replace it with something that is voluntary. There needs to be a mandatory system, which is what this bill does.…”