Stephen Miller: “I will close by saying this. We have a pretty simple question here, and it really goes to the heart of this amendment…”

“I will close by saying this. We have a pretty simple question here, and it really goes to the heart of this amendment, and it goes to the heart of each individual Senator. Are we going to reduce Government support when farmers need it the most? Today, in this land of plenty, our farmers who produce that plenty are looking into a double-barreled shotgun. I plead with this Senate not to pull the trigger. If you vote for this amendment, you will. In fact, this amendment would give less support to southern farmers than the current farm bill does. It would limit individual rights to pursue an adequate way of life in many regions of the country, and it would result in widespread failure for thousands of American family farmers. Let's face it, this amendment is a poison pill. I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment.”