the Chinese decided that they would issue licenses for imports, but most all of the licenses, over 90 percent, were retained by the Chinese government.

I am disappointed with the lack of seriousness the Administration has taken with respect to the ongoing drought and its effect on producers across the country.

But Madam Secretary, we already know they are not implemented properly. We already know that the Chinese are cheating.

I will have a commitment from you to release the $250 million for LAP in the very immediate future.

There is no opportunity in China if China will not buy our products.

the evidence of unfair trade by the Chinese was 'undeniable' and that the Chinese themselves privately acknowledge that they are cheating on agricultural trade.

So if the Chinese government decides it does not want American wheat, then it retains these licenses in the government and does not import the wheat.

I am very disappointed about the signals that USDA and others have been sending regarding COL.

I was interested in the questions Senator Byrd has been asking.

the administration was reluctant to do that because the Chinese might be offended.

I would call this budget more than 'constrained' and argue that it fails to meet the commitments that we made to the American people in the 2002 farm bill.

Suggesting the President will veto a $6 billion disaster package while at the same time pushing for billions of dollars in tax cuts for the very wealthy is irresponsible policy and sends the wrong message to hard working farmers and…