Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the Risk Management for the 21st Century Act. This bill contains some welcome new tools to help manage risk on the farm. It is not a perfect bill, but it is a very good bill. Virginia farmers will have more risk management tools available to them than ever before, and these tools will be able to cover more crops than ever before, making the crop insurance system more equitable and more available. In particular, I thank the members of the Agriculture committee for their hard work on this bill. I know that the discussions have been contentious, and that different regions of the country view risk management in entirely different ways. I for one am thankful that the necessary compromises were made to bring this bill forward for a vote. It is gratifying to know that on the important issues, and this is a very important issue, that we can still work together and do what is necessary to improve the lives of the people we represent. So, I say thank you Chairman Lugar, and Senators Kerrey, Roberts, Graham, Lincoln, Leahy and Mack, the rest of the committee, and all of your staffs. You have done the hard work. The country, our food supply, and our farmers will all benefit. I yield the floor.”