I understand just how important the emergency disaster loan program is to those people whose farms and ranches have been devastated by this drought, and I agree with the Senator that it was unfortunate that the Clinton administration chose to zero out the program just when those farmers and ranchers will need it the most. The Senator has my commitment that I will seek to maintain the Senate level of $75 million when this bill goes to conference.
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