on behalf of the authors of the substitute, we do accept the amendment. We believe that it goes to the best interests of the farmers that the gentleman from Kansas was speaking so eloquently about just a few minutes ago. We commend the gentleman for his foresight in bringing this matter to our attention.
Accepting an amendment related to farmers' interests during a legislative discussion.
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