Deb Fischer: “The agriculture sector. That is the economic engine of Nebraska.”

In taking up a nomination, the Senate is carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.

I guess I am thinking you would have to go to an educational institution to be able to access some of that.

I am hopeful that we can soon follow here in the Senate.

I would like to thank Chairwoman Klobuchar for holding this hearing and welcome you, Director Halpern, back to the Committee for the first time since your confirmation in 2019.