These small towns
desperately need USDA's help to access broadband, to make critical
infrastructure improvements to their water and wastewater systems, and
to support new rural businesses. I also hope that he succeeds in elevating the status of USDA among
government agencies in an administration that appears to have forgotten
about both this Department, as well as the rural communities that
depend on its work. I am hopeful that, as the President's top adviser
on matters of agriculture, rural development, safe and affordable food,
the role of immigration in our farm labor needs, research, agricultural
trade, and countless other issues, he will carefully provide advice
that reflects good judgment and independence from the President and
respect for the law. I was grateful when Mr. Perdue said in his confirmation hearing that
he would be a voice and an advocate for agriculture at the highest
levels of government.
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