Thank you. I rise in opposition to the en bloc. Mr. Hearn's amendment in this en bloc would cut discretionary programs in the agriculture bill by 22% and Mr. Norman's [amendment] would cut [discretionary programs in the agriculture bill] by 5%. Either level will have devastating and counterproductive consequences across numerous programs. This would mean cutting rural development initiatives. (00:04–00:17)
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