Jim Baird actually said...

"Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to provide written testimony to the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee."

"As mentioned in my testimony, cooperative federalism is the idea that each level of government partners in the policy-making process."

"Thank you, Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Harris, for the opportunity to join you today and share the issues that I feel are priorities for the agricultural industry."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for holding this hearing."