"I cannot reconcile, nor negotiate a bipartisan 900 page bill with a partisan 90 page summary."
"Simply put, the lack of support for those that feed the world is unacceptable."
"I am very proud of the work that the Chairman and the Committee has done on that."
"Agriculture is not just an industry; it is the backbone of our economy and a cornerstone of our national security."
"I am tired of the politics and gamesmanship, and I know folks out in the countryside are, too."
"The lack of support for those that feed the world is unacceptable."
"We are living through the largest 2 year decline in farm income in history."
"I am keenly aware of the environmental and economic challenges posed by abandoned and orphan wells."
"opening statement"
"Good morning and thank you for providing the opportunity to share my support for H.R. 7053."
"I will not apologize for advancing a bill that seeks to put the farm back into farm bill."