"As a proud fourth-generation farmer, raising the fifth, I understand how important a robust trade agenda and economy is to farm country."
"I look forward to hearing more about that from our expert witnesses, as well as how they utilize the trade programs provided by the farm bill."
"I would be remiss if I didn't mention my appreciation for the work of our ag trade officials."
"Given these unfortunate realities, it is imperative that the trade programs in Title III work efficiently and effectively and can be fully utilized by our producers."
"Farmers are the best environmentalists in the world, and we are tired of the EPA bureaucrats telling us how to farm."
"To me, there seems to be some tools at your disposal, and we are just not taking advantage of them."
"I appreciate the fact that you just mentioned that you are listening."
"Yes, it rhymes with hero, and it is zero."
"Food and farm security is national security."
"It can't be written by those of us in a small room here in D.C. for D.C."
"I don't want EPA telling us how to do our job."
"It is hard to say that with a straight face when you see this kind of fraud that has happened."