Political Quotes

“I talked a little bit about the farm bill, but in a few minutes we will consider whether to end debate on the agriculture jobs bill. I commend Chairman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on their excellent work. We were able to get some votes, but we ran into a problem, and we were unable to reach an agreement to consider a finite number of amendments, as they have been trying to do for several days. I am optimistic and hopeful we will advance the measure and be able to pass the bill with a strong bipartisan vote as we did last year. Unfortunately, last year the House of Representative failed to even consider the Senate passed bipartisan farm bill. I hope this year the bipartisan legislation--which will create jobs, cut taxpayer subsidies, and reduce the debt by some $23 billion--will be voted on in the House. America's farms and ranches are the most productive in the world, but to keep America's farms and America's economy strong, Congress must pass a strong farm bill and do it quickly. ____________________”