Let me begin with a basic lesson in economics. First of all, Mr. Speaker, USDA's April 2026 Food Price Outlook makes it clear that prices are not down. They are up. They're skyrocketing. Food Prices are up 2.7% from last year. Restaurant prices are up 3.8%. Beef and veal prices are up over 12%. Fresh vegetables are up 7.5%, non alcoholic beverages are up 4.7%. And grocery prices overall have gone way up. (10:43–10:47)
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