Political Quotes

“I think he put in perspective the challenges that face American agriculture, particularly out in the northern plains. But he also, I think, put in proper perspective the legislative history and the effort that was made, on a bipartisan basis, and with the approval of this President, to authorize farm programs that meet the modern needs of farmers, do not solve all the problems, but within the context of Federal legislation give farmers an opportunity to operate their farms in the context of a global economy, within the limits of the Federal budget that has been constrained in recent years, and with a predictability about the future, with rights of flexibility, with rights of choice on the part of farmers as to what they plan and how they manage their farm operation. The distinguished Senator has been a very important leader in agriculture and I think, in listening to his remarks, it is clear to all of us why he has been chosen and why his advice is so often taken here in the U.S. Senate.”