Jim Baird actually said...

"U.S. manufacturing plays a central role in the Nation's economic security and in our competitiveness."

"I hope that today's hearing will help inform research and a regulatory framework that continues to ensure safe and ethical development of biotechnology without stifling innovation."

"We really appreciate the work that you did and the other Members of this Committee in order to get a farm bill finished at the end of last year."

"We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with you to implement this farm bill and look for ways that we might make improvements in the future."