"Anything that will be able to change the outcome of indirect land use issues, and all of this, matters."
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"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing which is intended to be the first in a series of Agriculture Committee food safety hearings this session."
"I guess one of the concerns I have always had, from my understanding they have something like 1,900 field personnel..."
"Thank you Chairman Boswell and Ranking Member Moran for holding this hearing to review the state of the farm economy."
"These are difficult and uncertain times for folks all across rural America."
"We are facing a global economic crisis, which has weakened the farm economy."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing today."
"I appreciate the timeliness of this hearing, as USDA works to implement the 2008 Farm Bill, including several new rural development programs."
"These are the challenges rural America faces, and it is why I take very seriously our charge to create programs that will give rural communities the tools and resources they need to expand economic op..."
"Fortunately, we were able to secure funds within the stimulus package to address some of the needs for rural water systems, rural broadband, and essential community facilities."
"opening statement."