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As I close, I want to remind us of the need to act today. But before I do, I also want to thank the ranking member. While we may vote differently on this bill, he and I generally work well together on a myriad of issues that face not only…
I would like to point out for the Record that the cost-benefit analysis rules in this bill are modeled after Executive Order 13563, which President Obama signed into the executive order status, and they are forward-looking. Nothing in our…
I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), another valuable member of the Agriculture Committee.
I would like to point out for the Record that over the past two fiscal years, since 2013, the CFTC has received a 29 percent increase in funding. It has gone from $194 million to its current level of $250 million. I think you would be…
May I inquire as to who has the right to close? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has the right to close.
May I inquire as to how much time is left on both sides. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Minnesota has 14\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I support the gentleman's amendment. I would point out that at the end of his amendment is an antievasion requirement which would allow the CFTC to watch for the kinds of things that the gentlewoman from California was worried about in…
How much time do I have remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to brag on Randy Neugebauer. He is a friend, and he and I have a unique circumstance that we share in that we ran against each other in Texas. Larry Combest served District 19 at…
While I am very hopeful that we can find a path forward on expanding agricultural trade with Cuba, I remain firmly opposed to lifting the embargo or restrictions on travel.
Farmers, ranchers, and foresters take great pride in the stewardship of the land. They are the original conservationists. While it may be popular among some to blame farmers and ranchers for any and every environmental concern that crops…
I am not sure Texas ever had an income tax, and I am pretty sure we are not ever going to have one. As part of my professional background, I am a CPA and my license is still current. Before I joined Congress, I spent 30-plus years helping…
Well, a couple things. Obviously, there is an industry created to help comply with a really complex Code. There is a smaller but, nevertheless, powerful industry that is in place to promote new changes and additional issues to add to the…
I thank the gentleman. Again, I appreciate him sponsoring this hour. I know you have a couple other Members who want to speak. Thank you for your generosity tonight.
Advances in biotechnology are key to the future of agriculture and to ensuring the world has an adequate and stable supply of food. Those advances can only be maintained if we preserve interstate commerce while turning the page on a debate…
My good friend just spoke--and he is my friend, not the common ``my good friend'' nonsense we typically say around here, but the gentleman from Vermont is my friend. And his argument would be a bit more forceful if, in fact, the wisdom of…
I certainly appreciate the previous speaker's comments. I reserve the balance of my time.
I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mr. Conaway moves that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill, S. 764…
While I believe the instincts and intentions of the rule are good, its broad scope and sweeping requirements lead me to conclude that it cannot be implemented in its current form.
This is a prime example that a small investment in hens, feed and training creates a sustainable, value-based, growth business that is scalable and repeatable.
a nation's security is inextricably linked to its ability to both feed and defend its people.
The ADT strategy was a success because it took the approach that we can prevent the seeds of conflict, by planting seeds of hope and prosperity.
Two of the pillars of our country's national security have long been a strong military and sound agricultural policy.
a nation's security is inextricably linked to its ability to both feed and defend its people.
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