If you would have asked me during my time in Congress what is the only thing a Member can do for his constituents more valuable than create jobs, I might have said create new American industries full of high-paying jobs; jobs that will help preserve our natural environment for our children and our grandchildren.
Conaway emphasizes the importance of creating jobs and new industries for future generations.
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Given the effectiveness of the Food for Peace Program, I believe, and the support from stakeholders, it is clear and important that we maintain that bipartisan effort.
I am grateful we have a new farm bill in place and a President who constantly stands up for the very Americans who provide our food and fiber.
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program (FFFBP) was the victim of a rushed process that included no engagement with current distributors and nonprofits and resulted in cherry-picked contractors who were not qualified.
I share Chairman Peterson's concerns over hemp. I am worried we have opened Pandora's box.
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