As price increases hit American consumers, the Committee should focus on the real underlying causes, namely, macroeconomic trends that include supply and demand shocks and monetary policies, rather than the strawmen of industry…

if there has been collusion, manipulation, or other wrongdoing by packers, then the law should be enforced under the existing authorities at USDA and DOJ.

I have to wonder why today's hearing was so urgent, so urgent that I wasn't even consulted in scheduling it.

Ranking Member Thompson has warned against using this hearing as a 'political charade.'

Regulation, if it's done right is good. It's good for everybody.

I would like to say I am pleased we are having this hearing today; but, I am little disappointed in the way it is coming together.

SNAP plays a critical role in reducing the likelihood of food insecurity and we must make sure that eligible older adults can get the food they need to nourish themselves when they fall on hard times.

This past Tuesday was Vietnam Veterans Day. The day was a reminder that our freedom is not free. We stand together to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and their sacrifice. Across the country, we paused…

I thank Congressman Mann for yielding and for hosting this Special Order tonight on an industry that I believe is the most important industry in America. It is the industry that impacts and touches the lives of American families more times…

I think it provides the tools the CFTC needs, the clarity, the definitions, the principles to be able to deal with this ever-increasing digital commodity market.

This was a great hearing. It was great to have Chairman Behnam before us.

I said it then and I will say it again: diversity is a strength.