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 don't want to get in trouble here but those standards are roadblocks to make it difficult to offer cheese."

"I would like to encourage the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry to consider setting a floor under the Class I mover as a method to increase income to dairy farmers."

"I think it was important for this Committee to hear as many different voices as possible from all across the country when it comes to the current plight of the dairy industry and how best to move forw..."