I really appreciate that context as well because we do have so many visitors that are here from out of state.

not just survive but thrive.

How can any small business keep up, and folks, sadly they cannot.

So just bottom line up front then, an agency, they do not have to change the rule, even if presented alternatives by Advocacy.

not just survive but thrive.

That uncertainty, how it affects the decision-making process of those that are investing in their farmland, in their businesses.

The makeup of Iowa is large, in part, small, rural, Ag-based communities where those small businesses really do reinvest back into their communities.

How can any small business keep up, and folks, sadly they cannot.

You are giving them fish rather than teaching them to fish, and that is an unmitigated disaster for our country if we do not teach work ethic.

This hearing is called to order. Welcome to the hearing.

As I said in my opening statement, I will get on that bill and try to find a pay-for for it and get it across the finish line.

That would be an unmitigated disaster for our entire nation because you do not reinvent the American farmer.

Enough is enough.

Why, if there is nothing broken, would you try to fix it?

I do not think so. I am going to vote for it. It is not going to pass anyway.

Is there anything you can do to help law enforcement funding, particularly make it to the small agencies?

I think that when it comes to funding, probably it is going to be harder to get, because if you are going more and more in debt, you are asking your kids and grandkids to pay for it.

I do not think so. I am going to vote for it. It is not going to pass anyway.