And I'm very honored to live and to represent a state state that is arguably number one in blueberries. Mr. Chairman, although we certainly are in the top five blueberry states without a shadow of a doubt. Growers of US highbush blueberries generate more than $4.7 billion in annual economic impact. translating into more than $12.7 million flowing into the US economy every day of every year. (01:30–01:39)
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