Glenn Thompson

If Chairman Scott is willing to work within those three principles, I really very much look forward to working with him to craft the best policy possible.

And that is why a strong safety net is a critical piece of rebuilding a robust rural economy.

Unfortunately, the good years seem to be few and far between, and our producers face risks and challenges that are unfathomable to most Americans.

When I was selected to be Republican leader on the Agriculture Committee, I made it clear that my number one priority was to rebuild a robust rural economy, that starts at the farm gate.

I plan to introduce the SWEETER Act on Wednesday June 16th and would appreciate the opportunity to work with my colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee to ensure robust support for this policy.

You see how important agriculture is, and the role that African Americans have played.

Agriculture, as I often say, is without question our single most important industry.

I think that is a testament to his leadership, and much appreciate that.

Thank you for your leadership on this hearing. Incredibly important topic.

It is imperative that we address the 2018 Farm Bill oversight, each of those titles, as well as the challenges and successes associated with both the Congressional and the Departmental response to COVID-19.

I hope that this Committee will then soon turn its attention to the needs of production agriculture.

We couldn't execute the missions we do every single day without them.

Potential adversaries should be on notice that the United States will be ready to respond to any purposeful interference with or attacks on U.S. or allied space systems.

The National Space Policy makes clear that unfettered access to and freedom to operate in space remains a vital national interest.

It is time to reject corporate-cronyism and instead, support American workers, consumers, and manufacturers.

Clearly, the costs of the sugar program far outweigh the benefits to a small group of special interests.

I am committed to working with you all to advance meaningful, bipartisan conservation and forestry legislation.

The 2018 Farm Bill was the greenest farm bill in history.

We are long overdue on our farm bill oversight implementation and implementation duties

I would like to suggest we invite Secretary Vilsack to testify before the Committee

This is an opportunity to course correct the manner and process by which this Committee conducts its business

It is an important opportunity to hear from you and to hear from all of our colleagues on... the very important issue of agriculture.

Biochar is an emerging carbon sequestration tool with exciting potential to sequester carbon for hundreds of years.

Thank you for holding today's hearing focused on rural broadband and expanding connectivity in rural America.

We can't effectively make those choices here.