Peter Welch actually said...

"What we have to do is make certain that we continue to have the resources in our dairy states and dairy farmers so we continue to become food independent."

"I urge the Committee to consider all options with regards to providing support for dairy farmers."

"The prices have fallen to record lows, even as production costs, as you know, have risen to record highs."

"I would encourage you to consider the potential of regional food security by the states working together to set milk prices that could reflect supply and demand in their regions."