Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I appreciate the remarks of my colleagues Senator Ernst, Ranking Member Stabenow, and, of course, Senator Grassley. Senators Grassley and Ernst have been such leaders on ag issues in their State. I come to join Senator Grassley, not only from the other side of the aisle but also, as far as Iowa and Minnesota are concerned, across the border. Our States have rivalries in football and many other things, but one thing we always agree on is having strong people to be the voice of agriculture at the USDA. I supported Secretary Perdue when President Trump nominated him, and I believe he needs a team to be able to do the complicated work of agriculture. At a time when we have seen difficulty in everything from the dairy industry to cotton, to issues with prices for so many of our commodities, to just only a few years ago the avian flu that was such a threat to the poultry industry in Minnesota and Iowa, the thought that we wouldn't have an Under Secretary in place for farm production and conservation--such an important part of the work of the USDA right now--is just unbelievable to me. As the nominee for Under Secretary in this area, Mr.…”