Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I rise today in strong support of this amendment. This amendment will prohibit the Communist Party of China from acquiring any interest in American farmland or lands used for American renewable energy production. China has been aggressively acquiring foreign agricultural and energy assets around the world, and the United States has not been immune to this trend. Our country's food security and energy independence are at stake, and we must take action to protect our critical resources. In 2013, a Chinese company purchased 300 acres of farmland in North Dakota. This acquisition caused concern among farmers and policymakers in North Dakota and beyond. This amendment directly addresses these concerns by prohibiting the Communist Party of China, or any person acting on its behalf, from acquiring any interest in American farmland or lands used for American energy production. It is crucial that we learn from past experiences and take necessary measures to protect our domestic resources and ensure our food security and energy independence. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment and join me in protecting our critical resources, and I reserve the balance of my time.”