Hillary Clinton Statement on the Farm Bill

"I strongly support the farm bill, which will help to revitalize rural America, provide a safety net for our family farms, and bolster nutrition programs for needy families across the country.

"The bill includes new reforms to farm subsidies, along with disaster relief, country of origin labeling, support for renewable energy advances and resources to deploy broadband in rural areas.

"Unfortunately, the Bush Administration is signaling that the President will veto the bill.

"Saying no to the farm bill would be saying no to rural America. I call on President Bush to get out of the way. When Congress sends President Bush the farm bill, he needs to sign it so we can start taking care of rural America. "