07/28/2015
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"Folks are struggling, Mr. Secretary. They are struggling in Iowa. They are spending more, they are getting less."
"Farm debt is over half-a-trillion at $535 billion."
"At the end of this farm bill process, I would like to go back to rural Arkansans and tell them that we have put policies and programs in place that will improve their quality of life."
"You did a wonderful job in that regard-we appreciate it."