I rise to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Georgia Peanut Commission. In 1961, Georgia peanut farmers came together to form a commission that would promote their industry, perform research, educate the community, and conduct…

Well, I am dying to hear his explanation too, let me say that. First of all, let me say that I join in with everything my two colleagues have said with respect to, No. 1, the volume of the leaks that have come out in recent weeks. We all…

I rise today to pay tribute to LTG Ronald L. Burgess, Jr., the current Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and one of the Nation's premier leaders in the intelligence community and in the United States military. Lieutenant General…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Lieutenant General Ronald L. Burgess

I rise today to speak on S. 3240, legislation to reauthorize the farm bill. It is important to reflect on the process and the debate we just had, as well as consider the final product. First, I wish to commend Chairwoman Stabenow and…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll.

the amendment I am offering has a very focused and modest reform objective--specifically, to accelerate by 60 days the date on which USDA may increase the import quota, if in the agency's judgment such action is needed to adequately supply…

I ask that my amendment No. 2432 be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Georgia [Mr. Chambliss] proposes an amendment numbered 2432. The amendment is as…

this amendment simply strikes $20 million annually in mandatory funds from the Farmers Market Promotion Program. The program will still retain its authorization for annual appropriations at $20 million per year. I understand the important…

I ask unanimous consent that following my comments, which will not be more than about 10 minutes, Senator Brown of Ohio follow me for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

this amendment would require those who receive crop insurance protection from the Federal Government to now follow conservation compliance laws. Conservation compliance was enacted as part of the 1985 farm bill and has contributed almost…

I call up Chambliss amendment No. 2340. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Georgia [Mr. Chambliss], for himself and Mr. Isakson, propose an amendment numbered…