Marcia Fudge actually said...

"We must continue to invest in our agricultural infrastructure to support our rural communities."

"I want to make sure that FSA is reaching out to minority farmers with adequate and equal credit."

"I appreciate these opportunities to learn some substance about the issues that will be relevant for the next iteration of the farm bill."

"It is important for us to find out today which programs have been implemented and are accomplishing our goal of a well-managed agency dedicated to forest stewardship."