"We are hopeful that it will serve as a practical starting point for improving United States and global efforts."
"I have been focused on this issue for the past year, ever since a dramatic spike in commodity prices led to food shortages."
"We can't tackle hunger alone. We have to engage a multilateral approach."
"Overcoming hunger should be one of the starting points for United States foreign policy."
"We must be prepared to provide the tools, skills, and resources so that farmers in developing nations have the capacity to grow their own food."
"I appreciate the leadership you've provided, and Senator Lugar's, working with us on this bill."
"So, it's about leadership. Yeah. Thank you."
"Either the Lugar-Casey bill or the Chicago initiative would give U.S. foreign policymakers opportunity to reintroduce themselves to Africans."
"Because there are two windows of opportunity open, at the moment, that won't be open forever."
"this is a response to that."
"The back to the basics approach articulated by the Global Food Security Act of 2009 is refreshing."