    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 31 (Monday, August 6, 2001)]
    [Page 1131]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Senate Action on the ``Emergency Agricultural Assistance
    Act of 2001''

    August 3, 2001

        The Senate today took wise and prompt action to help America's
    farmers. This vote is a victory for our Nation's farmers at a time when
    they need it the most. I praise the Senate for agreeing to the House
    bill and look forward to signing this helpful measure into law.