Political Quotes

“I rise in support of S. 1970, the USDA Reorganization Act of 1994 which we passed overwhelmingly yesterday. I favor the important efforts to reorganize the Department of Agriculture. This bill will ultimately result in a new and improved USDA. The Department will now more effectively deliver farm service programs to its customers while remaining true to the mandated mission of the Department--no more shoe-box accounting methods. I particularly commend the distinguished chairman and ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee for their diligence over the past 2 years to make this much needed reorganization a reality. A very significant portion of the bill was the establishment of the Farm Service Agency, a new single agency that will provide commodity price and income support, farm loans and crop insurance to eligible farmers. I supported this concept 2 years ago when Senator Lugar began his crusade to determine whether the 1930's-style Department of Agriculture was still effectively serving American farmers. I am most pleased with the results of his efforts.”