05/24/2011
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"I can tell you unequivocally here today Max Baucus has the fire in the belly to be the next Chinese Ambassador, and he will represent this country very well in that capacity."
"I think if the Department gets out in front in advocating, I think that is a problem."
"It costs $3,000 to send one employee to a conference where there are 150 farmers sitting there."
"I think there is a huge difference, though, between conferences and travel."