I share Senator Boozman's concern about markets and trade, and what we need to do to get stability back for our farmers and our ranchers.
Debbie Stabenow: “I share Senator Boozman's concern about markets and trade, and what we need to do to get stability back for our farmers…”
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Stabenow emphasizes the importance of markets for farmers' stability.
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