I appreciate the clarification on that.

This program is working for folks, and I can also testify on some of the senior nutrition programs that they are working--I was just in Austin less than a couple weeks ago helping to distribute meals at lunch, and they are getting out 500…

I want to reiterate what you know, that our farmers, particularly in southern Minnesota, I can attest to them going through tough times since they closed down the restaurants, and the futures markets went through the tank, and the packing…

I would like to ask the committee to consider a modest increase of $3 million for the USDA's Center for Veterinary Biologics.

I represent the First District of Minnesota, some of the finest farmers and agribusinesses in all the country.

I would like to encourage you to consider the Administration's $5 million request to be granted for alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems research program.

I look forward to working with you and all our fellow members in Congress to make sure that that is fully funded.

Many of us, again, in bipartisan fashion, have sent letters down to EPA and said, 'We are going to hold your feet to the fire to make sure that this program, the Renewable Fuel Standard, is administered the way Congress intended.'

The question for the Federal Government is what can the Federal Government do? And that is the hardest question...

I do not know if I want to mandate and do those types of things. I just want to see that if they have the interest...

In my home state of Minnesota, child care costs are over $16,000 per child annually, and that comprises about 21 percent of median family income.