Political Quotes

“I rise today alongside my Republican colleagues to once again voice my strong support for the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Trade Agreement. This agreement has been on the minds of Nebraskans for well over a year now. Nebraska and rural America as a whole were dealt a tough hand in 2019. However, every time that I meet with Nebraska's farm families, ranchers, ag producers, and manufacturers, they reassure me that they can endure these challenges. They will sacrifice short-term anxiety for long-term certainty and predictability, but they need to know that there is going to be a light at the end of this tunnel. One important thing Congress can do to meet their needs is simple--pass the USMCA. This agreement is a victory for Nebraska and for America. I will give you a glimpse into what this means for my State. Currently, Canada and Mexico receive 44 percent of Nebraska's total exports. In 2017 alone, our State sent nearly $900 million of ag products to Mexico and nearly $450 million of ag products to Canada. These exports include our world-class corn, soybeans, ethanol, and beef. As I have said before, America's heart beats in the same rhythm as agriculture. When our ag producers succeed, entire communities reap the benefits. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports that our State's $6.4 billion in agricultural exports in 2017 led to nearly $8.2 billion in additional economic activity in our State.…”