Jack Kingston: “Well, I think that the gentleman is walking on the very delicate balance, as you said, between farm programs that work…”

“Well, I think that the gentleman is walking on the very delicate balance, as you said, between farm programs that work and moving toward an economy that is more free-market oriented, and I know that is a tough road for you. I have some provincial concerns; cotton, peanut, and so forth, but I do think what is important is that our farmers are involved in this process and stay involved in this process as things start changing, because I know the peanut farmers have come a long way in their work and the cotton folks are trying to work for something that is a suitable solution. There are some concerns I have on the sugar program. As you know, America is a net importer of sugar, and even though the taxpayers are not paying the difference, the world cost of sugar is about 11 cents a ton, but the domestic price is 24 cents a ton. We have an 18-cent-per-ton price support.”