Earl Pomeroy: “This is a dispute about facts. I flat out absolutely reject the fact that this is costing jobs; in fact, American sugar…”

“This is a dispute about facts. I flat out absolutely reject the fact that this is costing jobs; in fact, American sugar producers, 146,000 jobs in 19 States, struggling without an increase in their market price for 22 years. Now, this amendment would represent a loss in income averaging $294 per acre. I'm telling you, if you're a farmer trying to make those ends meet and you're taking nearly a $300 hit per acre as a result of this amendment, you are out of business. Don't cost us these jobs. Reject this amendment.”