Sanford Bishop: “I was stunned to hear you say that you have had some funding issues with respect to the Farm Service Agency.”

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz, thank you for the opportunity to participate in today's hearing.

I urge at least $1 million for funding implementation of the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony, which is also known as the STOP Act.

But I am more concerned with the general income levels that prevent service members, particularly low-ranking members, from being able to do that.

today, our country lost a dedicated public servant, as well as our State and the people of the 13th District of Georgia. We lost our friend and colleague, Congressman David Scott of Georgia. David and I served side by side for decades…