Pat Roberts: “Maintaining a strong safety net in the next farm bill is critical.”

I strongly agree with USTR's assessment that we have significant problems related to intellectual property and other market access-related issues with China.

I hope we do not stumble on it, and that is to somehow get back engaged with TPP.

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.

There is no reason why rural communities should be left behind as other areas continue to advance their health-care systems.