Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"Just basically proving out that this system of checks and balances is enough I think would be incredibly useful for our Committee."

"We must make sure farmers and fishermen have the tools they need to manage risk, that we protect our natural environment for future generations, and that we preserve Federal nutrition and other progra..."

"I will continue to push for provisions in the farm bill that my predecessor, Secretary John Kerry, advanced to ensure that fishermen are eligible for disaster assistance programs."

"The climate change and more frequent and intense extreme weather events threaten our agricultural economy."