Thad Cochran actually said...

We spent a year in hearings and working to try to develop a consensus for writing a new farm bill.

I find myself in agreement with the distinguished Senator from Arkansas about the possible implications with changes in the farm bill.

I ask you to resist the urge to re-open farm bill provisions that impact the farm safety net.

I am concerned about your recent comments suggesting that agriculture may benefit from cap-and-trade offsets.