I've been very impressed with this committee since I've been on it. We put farmers first, and we take the concerns.... I know that other committees are experiencing some difficulties, probably originating over partisanship. I would implore the members of this committee: if there ever was a time to all get on the same page, it's today.
We have a candidate who meets every qualification. Three of the opposition members have lauded this gentleman, as we have. I think we would be doing a disservice to our committee, a disservice to the farmers, and a disservice to Mr. Hermanson if we did endorse that motion.
Thank you.