The Navy was basically, with their new Green Fleet, making a commitment to biofuels.

Senator, we are going to look for ways in which we can encourage and incent and continue to support the biofuel industry.

We continue to see large farms use loopholes to maximize crop insurance payments.

Ensuring an affordable, safe, and stable supply of food is one of the most important jobs that you or any Secretary of Ag has.

I have long advocated for responsible payment limitations on commodity programs.

I know that he knows agriculture very well. He knows the importance of maintaining the institution of the family farm.

He knows that the family farm institution is the foundation of success for American agriculture.

This old white people business does get a little tired, Charlie. I mean, I’d ask you to go back through history and figure out where are these contributions that have been made by these other categories of people that you’re talking about.

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