[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               FARM BILL

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, farming is more than a 
profession. It is the true cornerstone of American society. Moreover, 
no group has had a more significant impact on the evolution of modern 
society than our hardworking farmers. From the earliest days of our 
Nation's founding, the work ethic and devotion of our producers is what 
pushed us forward.
  Before the sun rises, our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and foresters 
have already been hard at work for hours tending to their fields and 
caring for their livestock. Providing for our families goes beyond 
putting food on our tables. It includes clothes on our backs, heat in 
our homes, and fuel for our vehicles.
  With each harvest, our farm families ensure that America and the 
world has access to a safe and abundant food supply.
  American agriculture remains America's backbone, and we must support 
the families who give us so much by passing an effective 5-year farm 
bill.

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