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“During this Congress, the House Committee on Agriculture has had one overarching goal: to empower our farm families and invigorate our rural economies. A central focus of our efforts has been to ensure that rural economies gain access to affordable, high-speed internet. Mr. Chair, I thank Mr. Nunn for his tireless work on behalf of his constituents to develop smart policy ideas to bring broadband internet to every corner of America. Over the past several years, the House Committee on Agriculture has worked hard on a bipartisan basis to close the connectivity gap. The gentleman from Iowa has been a welcome addition to those conversations. Every Member of this House is committed to using taxpayer funds wisely, and the House Agriculture Committee will report a farm bill that does just that. We will ensure that broadband networks financed through USDA's broadband programs will offer fast, reliable service far into the future. Now, I firmly believe that the best policies emerge through discussions and collaboration. That is what we are doing as we craft the next farm bill. With the leadership of Members like Mr. Nunn, we will ensure USDA's broadband programs can meet both the current and the future connectivity needs of rural America. Mr. Chair, I appreciate Mr. Nunn taking the time tonight to raise these important issues. I am equally appreciative of his willingness to withdraw his amendment and continue this conversation through the farm bill process. Mr.…”