Jul 21, 2009
Secretary Vilsack, it has been over 1 year since the Congress passed the Farm Bill.
Pat Roberts
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Pat Roberts is a former United States Senator from Kansas, serving from 1997 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on agricultural policy and national security issues during his tenure. Before his time in the Senate, Roberts served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1997. Throughout his political career, he focused on issues important to Kansas, including farming and rural development. Roberts was also involved in various committees, including the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, where he played a significant role in shaping agricultural legislation.
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Jul 21, 2009
Thank you for your agreement that we hold additional hearings. Thank you for your agreement that we try to focus on some subjects that all of us will decide on when we have a meeting.
Jul 21, 2009
I would be a little careful. As I said before, maybe Senator Smoot and Senator Hawley are for it, but I am not.
Jul 21, 2009
Secretary Vilsack, your testimony leaves out the impact of removing an estimated 40 million acres.
Jul 21, 2009
I think this underestimates the amount of fuel switching by utilities, to move coal-based generation to natural gas.
Jul 21, 2009
The chances of China accepting a trade agreement by us dictating certain standards for their labor decisions are slim and none, and slim left town.
Mar 31, 2009
How much of the safety net will they cut away and give to other priorities, which I have some problems with?
Mar 31, 2009
Unfortunately, in my view, the crop insurance program has been used as a bank in too many instances to fund other programs.
Mar 31, 2009
As we used to say in the House, when I had the privilege of serving there and was Chairman... either hang together or hang separately.
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