Heidi Heitkamp actually said...

"We take very seriously this program, and access to this program is essential."

"I think it is critically important that instead of waiting for the reauthorization process for the Farm Bill that we start talking about these issues in developing some strategies and techniques."

"I would argue that the Federal administration of these programs... has led to the confusion and has led to this problem."

"we are going to be watching very closely the administration of those funds to guarantee that those funds are utilized"