On the recordMay 25, 2011
Look, we know agriculture has to take reductions, as does every part of the Federal budget. We are borrowing 40 cents of every dollar we spend. It cannot continue. But it should not be disproportionate.
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congress.govKent Conrad: “Look, we know agriculture has to take reductions, as does every part of the Federal budget. We are borrowing 40 cents of…”
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Acknowledging necessary budget cuts while arguing against disproportionate cuts to agriculture.
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