Frank Lucas actually said...

"The bottom line is Washington is being met with a critical choice that will have major consequences down the road: We can promote the one piece of good news out there today, or we can pour cold water ..."

"I look forward to hearing the testimony of Secretary Vilsack and the views of my colleagues on the state of the farm economy and on the direction of Federal farm policies that could make or break it."

"I want to express my appreciation to first and foremost of course to both Chairmen and both Ranking Members of the two Subcommittees for holding this hearing."

"A margin requirement imposed upon end-users would subject them to significant cash burdens, cash that might otherwise be used to put to work in the economy."