The 500,000 farmers who use Farm Credit System institutions for their credit needs are facing terrific challenges brought about by bad weather, low commodity prices and lost export markets.

I appreciate all the work you have done on this legislation, and I look forward to working with you on issues of mutual concern in the future.

This important legislation will improve transparency in the bond market that will be beneficial to those purchasing these important financial instruments.

As chairman of the House Agriculture credit subcommittee, I am extremely sensitive to proposals affecting the providers of credit to farmers and ranchers across our nation.

unlike Paul Harvey, the Democrats aren't telling--the rest of the story--when it comes to campaign finance reform. They keep hiding the fact that the congressional reform bills will never take effect, unless we increase taxes to pay for…

I have maintained that United States Forces should not be committed to Bosnia, unless there is a mission with clear goals and objectives. Over the past few weeks, United States military involvement has escalated, to the point that United…

There are no guarantees under this amendment for DARE. As a matter of fact, this is an additional $100 million to be appropriated in addition to the $361 million. There is no guarantee of their funds.

what the amendment really does, Mr. Chairman, and I have not had an opportunity to speak; I have spoken earlier, but I have not had an opportunity speak directly to the Owens-Ford amendment, and I simply want to briefly say that what the…

I hope your recent comments about bringing a congressional reform bill to the floor this spring, truly reflect a commitment to jump starting our reform efforts. The recommendations from the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress…