We need to be supporting on the front end, and that's why what we did last year was so significant.

Susan DeClercq is an accomplished legal professional with the experience, the qualifications, and temperament necessary for this role.

We know that the crisis has taken a costly toll on farmers.

Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 247 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 248. Motion to Reconsider

If I had to vote on your nomination, I got to be honest, I would give a no. I would vote no.

I'm pleased to introduce Susan DeClercq, an exemplary Michigander nominated to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

I also want to take a note to express appreciation for my friend and colleague from Connecticut, highlighting the continuing success of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, in impacting the economy and the growth of jobs.

Susan DeClercq is an outstanding nominee, and I wholeheartedly support her nomination.

On May 25th, Madam Secretary, I, along with Chairwoman Foxx and Representative Chavez Dreamer, sent you a letter asking for specific information about migrant children who are being trafficked and working illegally in the United States.

Supporting specialty crop growers has been a priority of mine since, frankly--I was in the U.S. House.

Senator Grassley is a senior member of the Committee, a very important voice as we are drafting the 2023 Farm Bill.

That is the concern that many people will lose access to common sense financial counseling at a level that they can afford, and they can pay for.

We need to be supporting on the front end.

We defied the odds, and we now have a title for specialty crops, which are almost half the cash receipts from the country.

I am really honored and excited today to introduce Susan DeClercq, who President Biden nominated to serve as the U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

I am concerned that changes at this time with recent significant increases in inflation, lingering supply chain problems, worker shortages across the country, and a potential recession on the horizon, may be devastating to our economic…

It's so great to see all of you, and I get excited listening to the innovation and research and the things that we can continue to do.

I want to give a shout out to Iowa farmers, no questions, congratulations on leading the way.