Eric Crawford

I thank the gentleman from New York. I had the opportunity to discuss this with the gentleman from Georgia prior to debate. As I understand it, if you are still of the mind and would like to consider withdrawing your amendment, I would…

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate that. On behalf of Chairman Lucas, I certainly want to extend my appreciation for the gentleman's work on this issue. If the gentleman will be willing to withdraw his amendment, I have been assured by…

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his input on this. I continue to oppose the amendment. I certainly sympathize with those affected by disaster. But given the current fiscal environment, it just defies common sense to implement…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentlelady from Tennessee for yielding. And on behalf of the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I would like to thank her for bringing this amendment to void the partnership with the Mexican Government that promotes…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would just like to say, on behalf of the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I thank the gentleman from Ohio for bringing this good government amendment before us today. Current law states that a…

I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Just to simply say that by passing and enacting H.R. 742, it would send a clear message to the international community that the United States is strongly committed to global data sharing and is determined to avoid fragmenting the current…

I would like to yield 3 minutes to the lead cosponsor in Financial Services on this bill, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga).

Thank you for the work you do to preserve the security of our great Nation.

I was pleased the Department supports fully obligating two rounds of Connect America Funds in 2013--that will do a great deal to immediately deploy broadband in unserved rural areas.

I understand that on February 8th you met with FCC Chairman Genachowski to discuss the USF Transformation Order.

Thank you for inviting me to testify before you today, I welcome this opportunity and apologise that I cannot be there with you to attend this hearing in person.

Again, thank you, Mr. Boswell, not only for your support, but your real-world common sense as an ag producer. I appreciate it. I'd just like to yield 2 minutes to my esteemed colleague from Oklahoma (Mr. Lankford) and thank him for his…

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I would therefore call on regulators to work together further on consistency.

I myself served in the Army as an EOD tech, and I am proud to be a co-founder along with committee member Susan Davis.

It is my honor to represent the interests of this critical component of our fighting force in their stead.

This is the future of agriculture.

I am particularly curious as to your thoughts about how to simplify the process.

I want to hear how these Federal policies are affecting producers here.

I am also committed to a strong crop insurance program.

The single biggest threat that they face is the threat of the EPA that looms over them.