On the recordDecember 2, 2020
I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the remainder of my time. Mr. Speaker, before I close, I would like to make a couple of comments about my colleague from Minnesota. Collin Peterson has served this House and the constituents of Minnesota's Seventh District, but, more importantly, rural America and production agriculture for 30 years. My first memory of Chairman Peterson came in the 2008 farm bill reauthorization markup. That was my very first one. I was a rookie, and that was his 15th or 16th farm bill to chair. He was stunningly patient with me during that entire process and had a big influence on me. I don't think there has been anyone more dedicated and more steadfast as a supporter for rural America and production agriculture than Chairman Peterson. He has seen good times and bad times, unfortunately, probably more bad times during that 30 years than good times. He has been a champion for both rural America and production agriculture throughout that timeframe. Rural America and production agriculture are both better off for his long service to this House and to the constituents of Minnesota's Seventh District. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of S. 4054, and I yield back the balance of my time.
