Political Quotes

“Madam President, the past few months have resulted in some dramatic changes in our daily lives. We all know that is because of the virus pandemic, but for America's farmers and the 86,000 Iowa family farms, there were still crops to be planted, fields to be fertilized, and livestock to care for, regardless of the virus pandemic. These family farms take great satisfaction in the fact that they are part of the most affordable, abundant, and safest supply of food of any country in the world. They are also proud to help fuel the country, knowing that almost every gallon of gas consumed in the United States is blended with renewable fuels. Family farmers have a lot to be proud of. As one of two farmers serving in the U.S. Senate, I can speak to that because I am one. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is the opportunity to speak with farmers across the State during my annual 99 county meetings. Being able to hear from them directly and to use my position on the Senate Agriculture Committee to work on their issues is an honor and a privilege that I don't take lightly. At my meetings, farmers will introduce themselves by telling me how many generations of their families have made their living on the same land that they now operate--third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation farmers using the same soil and oftentimes the same tools and barns as generations before them.…”