12/12/2011
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"We must make sure farmers and fishermen have the tools they need to manage risk, that we protect our natural environment for future generations, and that we preserve Federal nutrition and other progra..."
"I will continue to push for provisions in the farm bill that my predecessor, Secretary John Kerry, advanced to ensure that fishermen are eligible for disaster assistance programs."
"The climate change and more frequent and intense extreme weather events threaten our agricultural economy."
"Cutting those programs obviously puts us at great risk."