Glenn Thompson actually said...

"The farming safety net is vital in not only keeping farmers employed on their farms that have often times been in the family for multiple generations, but in ensuring that the United States has the mo..."

"Policies that allow farms to be passed onto next generations of farmers affordably, allow our farmers to remain in business through down economic years and natural disasters, and help mitigate risk in..."

"Farm bill programs represent an important public-private partnership that enables producers to provide these public benefits while remaining economically viable."

"Before we begin, I would like to take a brief moment to echo Chairman Scott and send my thoughts and prayers to the family and staff of our late friend and colleague, Representative Jim Hagedorn."