There is a tremendous amount of support for the approach we have taken, which again is to base our decisions on risk analysis and thoughtful scientific process.

Growing up on a dairy farm, you certainly learn discipline and a commitment to purpose.

My goal with the Canadian border is the same goal I have for Japan and Korea.

The goal is to normalize trade relations based on sound science and consumer protection.

Food safety involves everybody in the food chain.

The industry is becoming very ready for animal identification.

When one cow was found with BSE in 2003, many of our trading partners closed their borders to our beef.

The meat and poultry industries are outstanding industries, and it's going to be a very natural fit for me.

Blaming your faults on your nature does not change the nature of your faults. After growing up on a dairy farm, everything in life seemed easy

In beef trade issues, we base our decisions upon science.

There is a certain amount of momentum that is achieved when one country after another reopens their borders.

Your crown has been bought and paid for. Put it on your head and wear it.

Every day's a negotiation and sometimes it's done with guns.

and their days make no story for they were good and joyful and without event

Fear enslaves us, Truth sets us free and the only Truth is the Oneness.

I have been chastised by a president, I have antagonized and angered presidents, and I have taken on my own leadership.

Joe Mauer's the real deal. He is absolutely wonderful. Not only is he a great player, but he's a great human being. He's the kind of guy you'd like to see be your son.

There's a lot of people I'd like to write with, like Keith Urban or even as far out as Stevie Wonder.

If, in a few months, I'm only number 8 or number 10 in the world, I'll have to look at what off-the-court work I can do. I will need to do something if I want to be number 1.

Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.

I want it to be remembered that Ozzy was the first celebrity who was brave enough to open up his private life to the public. He was the first.