03/26/2012
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"Unfortunately, the good years seem to be few and far between, and our producers face risks and challenges that are unfathomable to most Americans."
"And that is why a strong safety net is a critical piece of rebuilding a robust rural economy."
"You see how important agriculture is, and the role that African Americans have played."
"I hope that this Committee will then soon turn its attention to the needs of production agriculture."