Asa Hutchinson: “The amendment I filed this evening is the bipartisan farm bill that had been filed earlier by Senator Lincoln, myself…”

“The amendment I filed this evening is the bipartisan farm bill that had been filed earlier by Senator Lincoln, myself, Senator Helms, Senator Miller, Senator Sessions, Senator Landrieu, and Senator Breaux. It is truly the only bipartisan farm bill we have had out here, with four Democrats and three Republicans. It is basically the House bill that was passed by the House of Representatives. At this late date, I have done everything I can to move a farm bill forward. I again reiterate my strong support for passing and completing a farm bill this year. Farmers in the State of Arkansas have been very clear with me on this issue, just as I think they have been clear with most Members of the Senate. They want to see a farm bill completed before we leave for Christmas.”