"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."
"the farm bill is a jobs bill and there are other ways in which we can leverage what we do"
"Agriculture and manufacturing are at the heart of any economy."
"this is an area, I think, of really exciting opportunity for our country and certainly for rural America"
"our agricultural economy is leading the nation's economic recovery, which is, in fact, true"
"I continue to talk about the Farm Bill as a jobs bill because that is exactly what it is."
"We want to make sure that we are doing the right thing to be able to be your partners."
"Taxpayers have every right to expect that their money is being used wisely and effectively."
"We cannot afford to have even one dollar go to fraud or even one person abusing the system."
"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."