Pat Ryan: “It is in the House Rules. I think the gentleman should review, but----”

For months, I’ve been pushing at every level to help secure this official Disaster Designation, which will now unlock millions of dollars in emergency loans and resources to help our farmers and growers begin to recover.

The freeze this spring was absolutely devastating to our farmers and growers in the Hudson Valley. Many of our apple growers told me they lost nearly 100% of their crop. Hearing and seeing the damage firsthand made it crystal clear we…

I think he was already not qualified for this position and clearly this is insult to injury.

I want to also just emphasize again, from my and my district's perspective, the rail safety issue, to commend you and your team already for the work.