Jon Tester actually said...

"I'm actually very concerned we're not doing enough with our Federal dollars for research on publicly available, locally adapted seeds."

"That's correct."

"I just want to say thank you very much for the job you've done in the Department. I very much appreciate it, as somebody that's involved in production agriculture, the work that you've done and your c..."

"I appreciate that perspective. And I hope every day when you come to work, you keep that perspective in mind as we go forth, because with rural America drying up, I don't think it's a net positive for..."