Stacey Plaskett actually said...

"In my home district of the U.S. Virgin Islands, small and local hemp producers have already taken advantage of the program."

"It is crucial that USDA continue to work to support and expand hemp production and the hemp industry."

"opening statement"

"This hearing of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research entitled, An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program, will come to order."