07/14/2011
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"Not suggesting, sir, that we eliminate crop insurance. I am trying to make available whatever crop insurance doesn't cover."
"one of my most pressing concerns for the Subcommittee is to establish a permanent solution for disaster assistance."
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new farmer relief program announced by Secretary Vilsack will make a significant difference in keeping Black-owned farms operational and eventually fiscally strong..."
"We must continue to invest in the education and training for the future leaders of agriculture."