Joseph Pitts actually said...

"FDA has not seen evidence of safety risks associated with genetically modified foods."

"I have always believed states should have the right to act in the best interests of their residents."

"A number of people have an instinctive distrust of food that has been genetically modified, and are asking questions about its safety."

"The number of people in this audience and in the hallway this morning demonstrates the strong interest in this topic."