Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Scott for arranging this Special Order tonight. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Farm Credit on their 100th anniversary. That is a significant anniversary. Earlier this year, when I visited all 14 counties in Florida's Second Congressional District on the first-ever North Florida Farm Tour, I saw just how important Farm Credit System is to each and every one of our rural communities. In the Second Congressional District alone, Farm Credit of Northwest Florida serves 439 borrower-customers, providing more than $120 million in loans. That has helped small businesses like Southern Craft Creamery, where I performed a workday in a hair net making north Florida ice cream. It was very good. I recommend it to everyone. Remember Southern Craft Creamery. These small businesses and small farms aren't just growing food; they are growing our economy and creating jobs. Mr. Speaker, Farm Credit is working to make sure the next generation of Americans are interested in farming and growing food for our growing country. I am proud to have worked with them on workshops for new and veteran farmers like Bob Jackson, who Farm Credit has helped start a honey and bee business. Mr. Speaker, again, I congratulate Farm Credit on their 100th anniversary, and I look forward to continue working with them to support Florida farmers. {time} 1845”