The problem with the Tennessee bill is that it doesn't go far enough.

This is helpful and tangible to take to Tallahassee and use it as the content for a bill.

There are probably bartenders who know more about the Patriots than I do. But I know Bill. I wouldn't be concerned about it. I wouldn't worry about the Patriots. I think they've got the best coach and the best quarterback.

It is hard to write the perfect farm bill.

You work hard to get this far and now we're here. . . . And [we're] getting ready to play the mighty Tennessee. You know they are steeped in tradition.

Here's the problem -- fuel, fuel and fuel. When you're looking at a bill that is $600 million more than last year, you have to govern yourself accordingly.