Political Quotes

“I thank my colleague for yielding to me. This week or very soon we will be voting in support of H.R. 4368, the fiscal year 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Supporting Iowa's farmers and rural communities is especially important as one in five Iowans work in the agricultural industry. This bill has many highlights that do just that. It continues very critical investment in agricultural research, rural broadband, and animal and plant health programs. It prevents the purchase of agricultural land by foreign adversaries and directs the USDA to focus hiring efforts on State and county offices to assist producers and rural communities. Additionally, it reins in harmful regulations that dictate how poultry and livestock producers raise and market their animals. That is especially important to Iowa due to the fact that we are the number one hog producer in the country and in the top ten producers for both cattle and turkey. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill. Another bill that we have taken up is H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies bill. The Department of Veterans Affairs' mission, as listed on their website, is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our Nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.…”