03/16/2015
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"the importance of U.S. exports to the agriculture sector, and this is one of the few sectors of our economy that has a consistent trade surplus."
"We take whatever laws Congress passes and directs us to do quite seriously, and we are certainly committed to working through the issues and the complexity of this in a pragmatic way and one that give..."
"The President's budget, once again, proposes to slash spending for food aid, including a $116 million cut to the Food for Peace Program."
"Removing the American farmer and shipper from participation in this 60 year old tradition of the Food for Peace Program does not create intended efficiencies."