"when we talk about the farm bill, as we all know, it is really a jobs bill."
"Difficult budgets also provide reason and opportunity to simplify and streamline programs so that they work better for the people that are relying on them."
"Fundamentally, we write farm bills to help producers in the face of real challenges and to conserve natural resources."
"we help real people who struggle to put food on the table in difficult economic times."
"we help rural communities improve their economies and offer good jobs to their citizens."
"This is not only a challenge for us. It is a moral issue."
"It is a national security issue."
"true democracy was based on the capacity to have people across all walks of life have access to the best information"
"Thank you, President Simon. Good morning, Chairwoman Stabenow, Senator Roberts."
"Thank you, Senator Stabenow, for your leadership on the last farm bill."
"Thank you for your strong leadership during the last farm bill."
"So I very much appreciate all that you are doing."