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On the recordJune 19, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I must oppose, with respect, the gentleman's amendment. The addition of commercial fishing operations, which have traditionally not been recognized in FSA lending programs, unnecessarily extend the limits of an already oversubscribed lender. Commercial fishermen in need of disaster assistance are already able to apply for loans from both Farm Credit and the Small Business Administration. Mr. Chairman, with that, I reserve the balance of my time.
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