Patrick Leahy actually said...

"organic farmers are happy for strict regulation that reassures the consumer that food they are purchasing is produced in the way they expect."

"I know, but it is going to be a major issue in coming years."

"We had a strong bipartisan coalition we put together."

"We are willing to meet higher standards and we will do what is right, but give us some national standards so we are competing on a level playing field."