Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to again vote against the partisan GOP farm bill. Mr. Speaker, I traveled across my State and heard countless stories from Delawareans of all backgrounds: farmers, emergency food providers, and working families. I want to share one story. During Kids Day at the Lewes Farmers Market, every child who attended with a SNAP participant was given $5 in tokens to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. One boy, clutching his tokens, asked: ``Is this enough to buy a peach?'' The organizers told the boy it was enough to buy a whole basket. He looked up and said: ``Good, because I have never tasted a peach.'' That is what the farm bill is about. It is about connecting people from farm to fork. This bill is too important for one party to go it alone. I hope my colleagues will vote again against this bill so that we can get back to truly working on a bipartisan farm bill that strengthens the rural economy, our farm safety net, and ensures that all children have the opportunity to taste a peach. ____________________”