Thank you all for holding this really important hearing.

In the 2024 budget, the State Department has a lot of money for infrastructure, ports, things like you are describing; do you all work together?

The markets have been very resilient, and again, we want to allow our farmers and others to manage risk.

The world needs the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BGSI).

Very good. Well, thank you. We appreciate you and your staff's hard work.

I am really interested in the Department of Transportation's long-term plan to build our truck parking capacity.

I don't mean to interrupt, but I am told that literally drivers will drive around for an hour, hour and a half, you know, trying to find a spot before their hours run out.

With approximately 3 million veterans living in rural communities and more than half of them over the age of 65, it is imperative that the rural medical facilities are properly staffed.

I am concerned that Arkansans will have to subsidize Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank's deposits.

I strongly urge you to withdraw the proposal or completely rework it.

It is imperative that we hire and retain the best and brightest talents that this country has because our veterans and their families deserve the highest levels of care and support for the sacrifices that they have made in protecting our…