"Instead, what we are doing here today is advancing a crackpot legal argument that is itself based on a racist conspiracy theory."
"the more time we waste on the bizarre focus that we have seen this Congress, the less time we have to truly think through real answers."
"this seems to have become a vehicle for promoting Breitbart News and agendas around politics."
"My bill is an important step forward in holding the swine industry accountable by limiting the horrific conditions pregnant pigs are kept in."
"I would like to discuss my bill, H.R. 2740, establishing an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture."
"This Committee must continue to ensure families across this country have access to affordable, healthy, and nutritious foods."
"We must strengthen the local food systems by expanding urban farming, investing in food security, and continuing to invest in food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC."
"Traditionally, there has been insufficient Federal funding for colonias."
"It must adequately fund rural development programs that foster economic growth for communities across the country."
"This funding is a win-win for farmers and for the planet."
"I want to remind the Committee that industrial large-scale factory farms are the biggest source of water pollution and water use in the USA."