Political Quotes

“I support the amendment that will be offered by the Democratic leader in a short time. It is important the American public recognizes speaking on behalf of the American consumer is a farmer, a Senator, but his first vocation is that as a farmer. We are so proud. I very much appreciate the strong, articulate statement of the Senator from Iowa on this most important subject. It affects my family, my children, my grandchildren. As the Senator said, if we buy a pair of pajamas, we know where they are made. When we buy a peach or beef steak, we should know where that comes from, also. Mr. President, as I have already indicated, I rise in support of the Daschle amendment, which will be offered in the next little bit, and to express strong support of the Senate for the country-of-origin labeling requirements of the 2002 farm bill.”