The fact of the matter is--we need to do everything we can to put a stop to these boom and bust cycles that threaten our farmers, our rural communities, our rural businesses and the good paying jobs they support all across rural America.
Nolan emphasizes the need to stabilize farm income and support rural communities.
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There is an old saying in this town that if you don't show up to make your case, why one of two things can happen. One is nobody knows you exist. Worse yet, they know you exist and think you don't care.
It is abundantly clear from all the numbers and studies that we have seen that economic times in America's farm country are tough, and they are getting tougher.
I would like to see it become a national priority, because it is a national emergency. Every day 361,000 people die.
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