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Senator Roberts Issues Statement on Nomination of Governor Schafer for Secretary of Agriculture
Oct 31 2007
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today made the following statement regarding the nomination of former North Dakota Governor Edward Schafer to be Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture:
“It is good to see another nominee from the Great Plains. I believe Gov. Schafer understands agriculture on the high plains and the challenges our Kansas producers and farmers face today.
“During Governor Schafer’s term in office he visited with me on several occasions regarding agriculture policy. He understands the issues, and I look forward to the Agriculture Committee holding his nomination hearing in a timely manner.
“My recommendation to the Secretary will be to work with those of us in the Congress who believe it is absolutely vital we maintain programs on behalf of our farmers and ranchers. I am pleased with the President’s nominee.”
Senator Roberts is a senior member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.
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“It is good to see another nominee from the Great Plains. I believe Gov. Schafer understands agriculture on the high plains and the challenges our Kansas producers and farmers face today.
“During Governor Schafer’s term in office he visited with me on several occasions regarding agriculture policy. He understands the issues, and I look forward to the Agriculture Committee holding his nomination hearing in a timely manner.
“My recommendation to the Secretary will be to work with those of us in the Congress who believe it is absolutely vital we maintain programs on behalf of our farmers and ranchers. I am pleased with the President’s nominee.”
Senator Roberts is a senior member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.
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