David Scott

I believe that they could have a significant, costly, and adverse effect on thousands of small farmers and ranchers.

I think we need to go back to the future and be focused more about who is on the board.

It disconnects it from the individual company responsibility, and that is a big difference that usually doesn't get mentioned.

I think it really politicizes the proxy process.

I have some concerns about the proposals as an emissions disclosure, or what we call Scope 3, what effect it will have and what it imposes on our small, family-owned farms and ranches.

I believe that comprehensive and accurate data is critical to enabling regulators and market participants to make the most-informed decisions.

We are Republicans and Democrats working in a bipartisan way to make sure we finally cross the Rubicon and establish rural broadband in rural America.

We have just 12 weeks to complete this task of making sure that we don't cut any corners in connecting rural America full speed ahead.

That is making what we have to do now a national security issue. No more pussyfooting around.

We are recognized around the world as having the best, foremost, number one agriculture system in the world.

In eastern North Carolina, which I represent in the First Congressional District, broadband accessibility is one of the largest roadblocks people face to advance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been the only Federal department with the primary mission to serve rural America.

Most areas in rural America go without broadband, and that must change now.

Broadband addresses other longstanding inequities through expanding access to healthcare, educational, and workforce development opportunities.

Expanding high-speed, reliable, and affordable broadband access in rural America is a top priority of mine in this farm bill.

The United States Department of Agriculture is the one best suited to lead and coordinate the effort.

This has been an extraordinary hearing at an extraordinary and historic time.

Only $2 billion was provided for USDA's Rural Development broadband.

They are, in my opinion, the best equipped to meet the needs of rural communities.

That is making what we have to do now a national security issue.

This has been an extraordinary hearing at an extraordinary and historic time.

The ReConnect Program...has delivered a total of $3.86 billion to create and improve high-speed internet access to rural customers.

Will you commit to doing that today?

We have to arm our people with the weapons. They are the ones who are being targeted.

This is antithetical to current law where an asset can be both a commodity and a security.