Political Quotes

“Let me begin by thanking my good friend and the ranking member, Collin Peterson, as well as my fellow conferees and the staff for their leadership in negotiating this conference report. The farm bill conference report is a good bill. It is not a perfect bill, but certainly worthy of our support. I am pleased Members on both sides of the aisle and across the Chamber were able to reach consensus on how to show the American people that Congress can work together. This agreement protects SNAP by rejecting proposals in the House farm bill that would have severely weakened the program and taken food assistance away from nearly 2 million people. This agreement increases access to healthy foods in underserved communities and takes steps to tackle food waste, which we know is a major problem. This agreement builds new opportunities to improve soil health and water quality in the Great Lakes. This agreement provides beginning and minority farmers and ranchers additional tools and resources needed to own and operate successful businesses. This agreement authorizes $350 million per year for rural broadband coverage. This agreement expands investment in low-income, urban, and rural communities. Finally, this agreement provides certainty and sound agricultural policies for America's producers and consumers. I encourage my colleagues to join me and vote ``yes'' on the final conference report.”