Sherrod Brown actually said...

"How do we square longer wait times or farmers not deciding--deciding not to participate in these programs with your touted improved customer service?"

"We need staffs in these offices that have the expertise and knowledge to make sure family farms stay in business."

"We do not want to lose out or drop back from where we were moving in the momentum."

"We cannot walk away. Will you commit to finding additional resources for this critical water quality program?"