I congratulate Senator Lugar, the chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, and Senator Roberts, on the bipartisan work that was done on this legislation. While it didn't get a 100-percent vote, I think they should be commended for keeping their commitment made last fall to get crop insurance to the floor. Senator Lugar, in his usual way, has worked very hard to bring all divergent views together. I thank the Senator for this important legislation.
Trent Lott: “I congratulate Senator Lugar, the chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, and Senator Roberts, on the bipartisan work…”
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Commending Senators Lugar and Roberts for their bipartisan work on crop insurance legislation.
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