Senator Bradley added that he had not "detected any weakening."

Senator Bradley originally had proposed a $15 million pilot project "to test this thing out."

Senator Bradley tried to get their attention and support, but they went the other way.

"The issue there again is Senator Bradley's health care plan," he said.

That's been a big disagreement for 18 years between Senator Bradley and myself.

"Senator Bradley," he said, "has refused to have a specific debate on farm policy."

Senator Bradley was traveling last week and not available for comment, his office said.

That rubbed Senator Bradley the wrong way, and for good reason.

"I have a good personal relationship with Senator Bradley and all the members of the committee."

But about 10 minutes later he got to shake Senator Bradley's hand, and that felt pretty good.

Senator Bradley added that he had not "detected any weakening."

Senator Bradley originally had proposed a $15 million pilot project "to test this thing out."

Senator Bradley tried to get their attention and support, but they went the other way.

"The issue there again is Senator Bradley's health care plan," he said.

That's been a big disagreement for 18 years between Senator Bradley and myself.

"Senator Bradley," he said, "has refused to have a specific debate on farm policy."

Senator Bradley was traveling last week and not available for comment, his office said.

That rubbed Senator Bradley the wrong way, and for good reason.

"I have a good personal relationship with Senator Bradley and all the members of the committee."

But about 10 minutes later he got to shake Senator Bradley's hand, and that felt pretty good.