David Scott: “This is a very powerful and much-needed hearing. Second, we have some very informed witnesses. And third, Madam…”

This delay hurts the American people, especially in rural communities where our farms are, and it injects uncertainty into our nation's economies.

She brought it up in 2 weeks in July, which is the height now of appropriations season.

There is no profession that is more relied on and dependent on the environment than farming.

I would say that we would appreciate a strong safety net or a stronger safety net.