Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the farm bills that we take up every few years are essential pieces of legislation. They help provide the tools and resources that farmers and ranchers need to carry out their task of feeding our Nation. And with parts of the 2018 farm bill expiring in the next few months, passing our next farm bill needs to be one of Congress's top priorities during the remainder of the year. The Senate Agriculture Committee has been working on this year's legislation, but there is more work to be done. And we need to make sure that we don't delay in getting this bill over the finish line. Farmers and ranchers already face a lot of uncertainty in their profession--few jobs are as subject to market fluctuations or the whims of the weather--and the least that we can do here in Congress is make sure they know that the critical programs won't be expiring and they will continue to have access to essential resources that help make farming and ranching possible. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a Senator from a State where agriculture is not just ``a'' way of life but ``the'' way of life, the farm bill is always one of my top priorities. I have had the privilege of helping to craft four farm bills during my time in Congress; and, for me, the process always begins and ends with farmers and ranchers. I have been gearing up for the 2023 farm bill pretty much since work finished on the last one.…”