Political Quotes

“Madam President, I am pleased to join the distinguished Senator from Michigan in urging approval of this bill by the Senate. It has been a pleasure working with her and other members of the Agriculture Committee to produce a farm bill that meets the needs of those involved in agriculture production and the consumers of the crops produced by American farmers and ranchers. This farm bil1 will also encourage and reward protection of water, soil and forestry resources. The bill also authorizes and improves Federal nutrition programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. It contains reforms to the nutrition title to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse. This bill deserves the support of the Senate. The Senate debate on the farm bill has included votes on a number of amendments over the last 2 weeks. American agricultural producers deserve the certainty that comes with a strong 5 year farm bill. I am pleased that we have come up with a bill that will meet that need. This legislation will provide farmers in all regions of the country with a robust and workable safety net, while also reducing by $24 billion the cost of the programs authorized by current law.”