"I am deeply disappointed that this Committee is holding another one-sided hearing that's more about politics than factfinding."
"I am especially excited to have Dr. Jim Moyer from Washington State University here to share his perspective on this issue."
"Research provides the foundation for innovation, particularly in agriculture."
"As a former businesswoman, I understand that when the Federal Government invests in research, it saves us money in the long run."
"A very important part of that 2014 Farm Bill, for my district and for many others, was that it included unprecedented funding levels for research on specialty crops."
"Not investing in research harms our economic competitiveness, and hinders the important work that has been started in many areas."
"we are going to have to produce more abundant yields than we ever have before."
"getting that second round of funding is a hallmark of something that really is truly having impact."
"I wish I could say I am surprised that this Committee's first order of business after this August break is to launch yet another attack on women's health, but I am not."
"It is shameful that this Committee is legitimizing the extremists, whose only real intent is to intimidate women and their healthcare providers, and to shutter Planned Parenthood clinics in communitie..."
"It is past time for Congress to stop focusing on ideology and start focusing on the facts."
"Defunding Planned Parenthood would have a devastating impact on women's access to care."