Jeff Van Drew

And I think you are right, and the world has changed. Whether we like it, whether we don't like it, it is the reality, and those of us in government have a responsibility to make sure that everybody does have that opportunity.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you all for being here and sharing your experiences, your knowledge, and your insight for everyone that is here.

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I do believe that the vast majority of Democrats and Republicans don't want to hurt poor people.

I have received estimates from the state Department of Human Services that we have a quarter million New Jersey households that receive SNAP under expanded categorical eligibility.

I really want to say that I do believe that the vast majority of Democrats and Republicans don't want to hurt poor people.

I have a lot of statistics that show there are a lot of issues.

Do you believe we are doing a good enough job, in the way the program works... with ensuring that the food that they are getting...?

I really do believe that. And for my part, I am going to try to do everything I can to encourage that.

All Americans, all people have the right to accessible and affordable healthcare. While I am proud that we have recently passed five bills that improve and strengthen healthcare accessibility, lower prescription prices, and protect access…

With that being said, candidly is that because they are to some degree stealing our technology, utilizing our technology, our intellectual property?

Thank you, Madam Chair.

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It is really not practical, actually, in their case? It is not a practical application?

The real advantage we have is, and I am familiar with it if I keep my voice here, is that we get our information out to the farmer.

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As was stated before that China is overtaking the U.S. in many of the biotech and research aspects, would it not seem that the money and resources needed to relocate could be better used in continued research?

Secretary Perdue has broad support to move forward with this relocation.

I agree entirely. I would like to explain why.

I believe this will increase with the move. We will lose not only experienced scientists but deep institutional knowledge.

I am proud to have joined a letter by Ranking Member Mike Conaway and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler and signed by every Republican Member on the House Agriculture Committee in support of the Secretary's decision.