Debbie Stabenow actually said...

I also think it is very important that I be here, being a farmer and the start of the Farm Bill.

I made this request back in March and I am very thankful that she is holding this hearing, including that issue.

I believe that civil rights and discrimination issues facing the Department are a big concern that this Committee needs to monitor.

This is exactly why we wanted to hold the hearing today, is to be able to begin to have that discussion about how we can streamline and cons...