George Voinovich: “I thank my colleagues and the chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture for providing this colloquy. As…”

“I thank my colleagues and the chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture for providing this colloquy. As my colleagues know, the Emerald Ash Borer poses an enormous threat, and I wish to be associated with their remarks. This is important for this Senator from Ohio because nearly 4 billion ash trees are threatened in my State alone. The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources call the Emerald Ash Borer the most serious forest health issue facing Ohio's forests today. They remain highly concerned and vigilant, but we must provide them with sufficient resources to eradicate this problem. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the potential economic impact of EAB to Ohio citizens over the next 10 years could possibly reach $3 billion. Again, I thank my friend from Michigan for his leadership on this issue, as well as the Senator from Utah, Senator Bennett, for his indulgence in entering into this colloquy.”