Mike Conaway: “National security and agriculture are linked at the hip, at the shoulder, and elbow. You can't have one without the…”

And I am relieved that the final farm bill that reflected the negotiation between the House and Senate basically cut out all of this language that would have punished low-income people in this country.

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…

I thank my colleague from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) for those overly kind words, and I certainly appreciate his sentiments for my service. And I, too, will miss our Armed Services Committee hearings and sitting beside him. He is a terrific…

It is with great respect and honor that I rise today to recognize Jimmy Dodson as he completes his term as the chair of the Farm Credit Council Board of Directors. Jimmy is a third-generation farmer, and he grows cotton, corn, wheat, milo…