We're going to move forward. We take pride in what we do, even if the big cities of Washington and Chicago don't understand us. Back in central and northwestern Illinois, The farm bill isn't just a piece of legislation. It's deeply ingrained in the fiber of who we are and what we believe. Because of that, I'm here to speak about the need for a farm bill that not only supports our family farmers today, but keeps them sustainable for generations to come. (00:57–01:06)
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Asserts the cultural and economic importance of the farm bill to his community.
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