Jerry Moran: “I want to take a moment this evening to congratulate one of the most effective advocates for American agriculture in our…”

“I want to take a moment this evening to congratulate one of the most effective advocates for American agriculture in our Nation's Capital. We are often helped by those who have lots of knowledge. In the coming days, Mary Kay Thatcher will be retiring from the American Farm Bureau, where she is widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable experts on farm policy, conservation, crop insurance, ag data, and so many other issues that affect farmers and ranchers and rural America. Mary Kay represents the best of Washington, DC. She is smart, passionate, and authentic. Again, we often need help from those who have expertise to help us make the right decisions, and she is absolutely one of those people. A great thing about Mary Kay Thatcher is that she hasn't forgotten her rural roots. It is evidenced by her clear convictions and steadfast support for American farmers and ranchers. Too many people come to the beltway and they forget why they are here--but not Mary Kay. Throughout her career of more than 30 years, she has never lost sight of what ought to be the mission of each of ours--to use our positions, our talents, and our abilities to help others. For Mary Kay Thatcher, her career has been all about helping America's farmers and ranchers, standing up for the food and fiber producers of our Nation. Let me tell you that she is one of the best at it.…”