Political Quotes

“Madam President, I grew up on a farm in Southwest Iowa, where we took extraordinary pride in the work we did and the livestock and crops we raised. Our hard-working livestock producers should not have to worry about being subject to onerous regulations and increased production costs due to Federal permits or regulations. My amendment would prohibit or limit any new Federal methane requirements on livestock that would increase the cost of beef or other critical products. This ``cow tax'' will just result in higher food costs for Americans at the grocery store at a time when inflation has already caused prices to skyrocket. This ``cow tax'' could put our local farms out of business. They could devastate our rural communities, which are continuing to feed and fuel the world. I won't stand by while the Democrats force Iowa farmers and ranchers and American consumers to pay for their over-the-top regulations. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment and keep America's farming and ranching operations going and food prices affordable for our hard-working families. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Delaware.”