"We need strong leaders who understand the vital role USDA plays in the lives of every American."
"USDA must be a forceful advocate for our farmers and ranchers."
"Thank you for paying it forward on behalf of many people that are not able to be here today"
"We are roaring back in Detroit with hundreds of new restaurants being opened, as well as food trucks."
"SNAP supports families. It is about America saying, 'We've got your back when there is an emergency.'"
"These destructive storms underscore the critical need for disaster assistance for both our farmers and our families."
"They should be counting that, absolutely."
"this is about State reporting and what they are doing. This is not about individual people committing fraud."
"Our families deserve a reliable safety net in times of need."
"I am hopeful that that will be the path and that we will focus on those things and not trickle-down economics that just has not worked."
"I think the first thing would be to have a bipartisan and transparent process."