"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."
"When will you start accepting ABAWD waivers?"
"I think, importantly, the record shows that. That is really the key."
"The CFTC was the cop on the beat, monitoring the futures markets to ensure that even in times of unprecedented disruption, end users' positions were safe."
"Participants deserve clear rules and transparency in these marketplaces."
"It is essential the Committee exercise its oversight authority and ensure the CFTC is continuing to implement a balanced regulatory regime."
"We will constantly look at the data on a backward-looking basis, to ensure that we are modifying and calibrating both the block threshold and the reporting requirements, as appropriate."
"The CFTC is vital to our agriculture stakeholders who have used derivative markets for price discovery and risk management for over 150 years."
"I want to raise a concern that I have with Executive Order 14072, which directs the Forest Service to define and protect old-growth forests."
"Markets for wood projects are critical. They are crucial to keeping our forests healthy and provide significant economic benefits to our rural communities."
"Washington prioritizing a limited set of practices or natural resource concerns would undermine the continued success of the USDA's voluntary conservation programs."