American - Politician | February 7, 1973 -
We represent the people's money, and we have to be good stewards of that.
Stephen Fincher
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The farm subsidy program is something that was put into place over 60 years ago, and it was put into place to do one thing, and it's turned into something else.
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Do we need farm program reform? Absolutely.
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My constituents say, 'Congressman, have you balanced the budget?' And I'm going to say, 'Well, we're working on it.' And they are going to say, 'Well, Congressman, did you get rid of Fannie and Freddie?' And I'm going to say, 'Well, we're working on it.'
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People are quick to say with their mouth full, 'Well, the American farmer is on the dole.' But a loaf of bread is two bucks when it could be 10 bucks. I know what it is with the government in my business. We would be all for not having government in our business, but we need a fair system.
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Folks, I mean to keep my word. And if I don't, I'll give you my address and some rope. That's real accountability.
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Chairman Hensarling is a good man who cares about America, and I respect him to the highest degree.
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When Ex-Im gives companies the resources they need to sell their products abroad, their employees, suppliers and communities succeed at home.
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While other countries have been securing large export deals, American companies have been placed at a competitive disadvantage - forced to compete globally with one hand tied behind their back.
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I don't work for Club For Growth or Heritage.
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As I've long said, the farm bill is in need of major reform. At first chance, I voted to remove direct payments. Both the House and the Senate passed bills that end direct payments, and as we move forward, I hope we can work out the rest of the issues to implement the necessary reforms.
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In Arizona, where farm dust is currently regulated, farmers are forced to park tractors on windy days to prevent getting strapped with outrageous fines.
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