John Kerry: “I again express my appreciation to Chairman Bennett and Senator Kohl for their assistance in developing the Fiscal Year…”

“I again express my appreciation to Chairman Bennett and Senator Kohl for their assistance in developing the Fiscal Year 2004 Senate Agriculture Appropriations bill and their ongoing assistance to the Cranberry farmers in Massachusetts who are facing economic difficulties. I would like to express my support for the comments made by Senator Kennedy regarding funding for Cranberry research in the Fiscal Year 2004 Agriculture appropriations conference report. This important research will develop new technologies to help improve yields of cranberry bogs and help these farmers maintain their livelihood. I look forward to working with the Managers of this legislation to make sure this program receives funding in the Conference Report. I appreciate the Managers' attention to this matter.”