In President Lincoln's second inaugural, he affirmed that this Nation would care for those who shall have borne the battle.
Jim Baird
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Jim Richard Baird is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Baird has focused on agricultural issues during his time in office, advocating for policies that support farmers and rural communities. His background includes experience in agriculture, which informs his legislative priorities and initiatives. Baird has also been involved in various committees that address issues pertinent to his constituents in Missouri.
I thank my colleague from Minnesota for yielding and the opportunity to spend some time on this program. Mr. Speaker, today, the gap between rural and urban America has never been wider. As our Nation advances and urban communities…
This is a very important hearing as USDA has gone unchecked over these past 2 years.
In addition to this Administration's egregious green climate agenda, which also they are getting double hit by the state government, it is putting our farmers' backs against the wall.
Our farmers have been left with uncertainty in a lot of cases, and what we have gotten so far is very little transparency and honesty from this Administration.
As we seek to remain competitive with China, we cannot forget about the importance of agricultural research.
Despite the benefits of investing in agriculture research, public spending has steadily declined since its peak in 2002.
Thank you, Madam Chair. And I appreciate you and Ranking Member Feenstra for holding this important hearing.





