Nobody voted for the war in Iran, and that's a direct reflection of what the increase in diesel prices is. And so I'd like to see us pull out of our presence there. And I think We've seen increase in diesel prices, but also increase in fertilizer prices, and it's making it harder and putting an even bigger strain on our farmers. that are really working to try to try to just get by. Cook will face off against Emily Burge, Rodney Rave and Melvin Maron in the Democratic primary Aug. 11. (00:28–00:36)
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Asserts that increases in diesel and fertilizer prices are straining farmers.
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