Political Quotes

“to my good friend--we work together on so many things in agriculture--let me first say we all saw the devastation caused by the storm across the Midwest last year. That is why we have a strong crop insurance program in our bipartisan farm bill that quickly responds when disasters strike. Iowa producers have already received nearly $600 million in crop insurance indemnities for damages in 2020. If crop insurance can't meet the need, the other opportunity is to consider something in appropriations. It should not be here. I urge a ``no'' vote because it would take away, in this amendment, critical funds to repair our broken food supply chain; support our farmers, our food banks, our frontline workers, and our families in need. We know the supply chain is broken. This provision is going to help fix that, and I would urge a ``no'' vote. Don't take money away from here, which is so critically needed for farmers and ranchers. Thank you. Vote on Amendment No. 902 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”