Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2013
I think the average taxpayer back home would be astounded if they knew that because of our unwillingness or inability to reform our own cotton subsidy program within our farm bill, we are now subsidizing Brazil cotton producers to the tune of $150 million a year.
Said by
Ron Kind
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the financial impact of U.S. cotton subsidies on Brazilian producers.

Share & report

More from Ron Kind

Jun 6, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank our panelists for your testimony here today.

congress.gov
May 30, 2016

We are grateful for an opportunity to see everyone come together to turn such tragedy into something that has the potential to save so many lives in the future.

congress.gov
Sep 13, 2016

It is also about the vanguard of telehealth too.

congress.gov
May 30, 2016

I still think they are the best line of defense in all of this.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation