[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14122]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        WE NEED A FARM BILL NOW

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. During the month of August, I traveled throughout my 
Arkansas district, listening to the challenges family farmers are 
facing with record drought conditions. Even though the House did pass 
an important drought relief package, we need to pass a farm bill. We 
must acknowledge the role that farm families play in our Nation's 
economy.
  The success story of Arkansas and American agriculture can continue 
if Congress acts to pass sound policies. The message from my 
constituents and rural America is clear: We need a farm bill now. The 
farm bill needs to be a priority of the House, as it is critically 
important not only to my home State of Arkansas but to all of rural 
America.
  At a time when many Americans have lost faith in the ability of 
Congress to accomplish great things, a comprehensive farm bill has the 
potential to be an example of what can be done when we put aside 
partisan politics and pass sound policy. We need a farm bill now.

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