"The People's Republic of China, governed by the Chinese Communist Party, which is where this threat comes from."
"I think it is immoral that any country, including the United States, would do retaliatory tariffs on such an essential thing as food."
"opening statement"
"The Committee will come to order. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining today's hearing."
"Ultimately, the impacts of these rules could trickle all the way down to consumers, driving-up prices in agricultural and energy markets, as well as for everyday goods and services we all rely on."
"The Ranking Member and I remain committed to reauthorizing the Commission and providing the CFTC with the tools and the authorities it needs to successfully execute its responsibilities."
"I am on your side. I am your champion, and I will never stop fighting for you."
"We are burdening the taxpayer. We are losing ground on the world stage, and we are a net agricultural importer."
"I continue to implore my Democratic colleagues to think in earnest about these priorities, priorities that can be funded without cutting a SNAP benefit."
"To be clear, the Republican proposal does not cut, decrease, or impact SNAP benefits."
"Now, the farm bill is the best opportunity that exists to course-correct."