"First and foremost on the CFTC's agenda for the coming year must be its investigation into the collapse of MF Global and its missing customer funds."
"Farmers and ranchers across the country continue to face hardships because of their missing funds, and have lost confidence in the futures system."
"opening statement"
"This hearing of the Committee on Agriculture to examine the MF Global bankruptcy will come to order."
"Dozens of my constituents have been left not only without their property but also without answers about why and how this happened."
"It is critical that this Committee shed light on the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy, to insert additional facts and information into the public domain."
"This Committee will continue to monitor the investigation into MF Global's actions and will work to ensure that customers receive fair treatment throughout this entire process."
"I plan to continue that spirit of cooperation as we proceed with the work of the committee next year."
"The committee will continue to support the leadership in implementing an additional 6.4 percent cut."
"If you care about the food on your plate, then it is important that we continue to raise the safest, most affordable, abundant supply of food in the world."
"the conservation programs help enhance the diversity and the quality of the wildlife of the environment out there."
"if we can't--Collin and I working together--build a consensus and bring our committee together and up to speed, then we won't be able to present a comprehensive package to the entire House."