John Hoeven: “I thank Senator Marshall. Obviously, he speaks on behalf of a very important ag State--Kansas. I thank Senator Boozman…”

“I thank Senator Marshall. Obviously, he speaks on behalf of a very important ag State--Kansas. I thank Senator Boozman and all the cosponsors on this legislation. As Senator Marshall said very well, this is the most cost-effective way to make sure that we keep our farmers and ranchers out there providing this incredible food supply that benefits every American every day. One final point that Senator Boozman referenced. We have the support already--the endorsement of virtually all of the major farm groups, you know, the farm production groups in the country representing our great farmers. Their endorsement tells you very clearly that we need to have this enhancement to crop insurance in the farm bill to get the farm bill done. Again, on behalf of our sponsors of this legislation, I would like to thank them. We are going to work very diligently to do everything we can to work with all of our colleagues to get a farm bill done. ______”