Richard M. Nolan: “It is abundantly clear from all the numbers and studies that we have seen that economic times in America's farm country…”

Providing early screening as well as additional funding for research and prevention is the most important thing.

I think it is reasonable to understand why that early free screening wasn't initially given to the victims of lung cancer who were nonsmokers.

It is also clear that we need a farm safety net that works for all farmers, regardless of which commodities they produce.

American farmers represent, what, only about two percent of the population now, and that coalition with the food consumers is absolutely critical.