But I am sure many of my colleagues do not like the peanut program. They may not, but they signed a contract, the contract with farmers, the Government with farmers. They signed the contract for 7 years. For 7 years there will be no peanut subsidy or no peanut program. So remember this: It is a contract, it is a commitment, it is a Government promise, the Government-farmer agreement. Do not violate the agreement. Vote against this amendment.
Discussing the implications of changes to the peanut program and urging colleagues to honor existing contracts with farmers.
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