"I fully expect, and this is speculation on my part, they either have a closed rule or a near-closed rule when the bill comes to the floor."
"It is absolutely essential that we take action."
"America has to be in a position to lead."
"the most important thing we can do for our agricultural community is to allow the legislative process to work, to take the time to understand the consequences of our actions."
"While better transparency and disclosure are needed within the industry, we must make sure that we create responsible legislation that does not impede appropriate legislation and risk management withi..."
"While many are focusing on the debate surrounding the Waxman-Markey cap-and-tax legislation, we cannot shift our attention away from other important environmental proposals."
"To regulate an industry based on untested and unproven theory and not science or reality would undermine our nation's efforts to reduce carbon emissions."
"To think that we can control other countries farming decisions is naive at best, and will ultimately lead to the downfall of the most successful industry in the history of the United States."
"Anything that will be able to change the outcome of indirect land use issues, and all of this, matters."
"How can anyone believe that continuing our dependence on foreign oil from Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Venezuela is better for the future of our nation than the production of renewable fuels in America?"
"opening statement"