Political Quotes

Earlier this year, New York State Concord grape farmers were left stranded after having their contracts suddenly canceled. That is why I called on the USDA to step in and purchase surplus Concord grape juice for federal nutrition programs.

I am thrilled that the USDA answered our call by enacting Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to support Western New York’s growers during this critical time. This decision delivers relief to our local farming families and…

This is unacceptable, and disregards the overwhelming opposition from locals to the creation of an immigration detention facility in Newburgh.

I am pleased that New York State’s request for a Secretarial disaster designation has been granted. I fought to secure this approval and bring home the federal resources our farmers and growers urgently needed following the loss of their…