FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2007

Goodlatte Congratulates Agriculture Secretary Nominee

WASHINGTON – Ranking Republican Bob Goodlatte issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s nomination of Governor Ed Schafer as Agriculture Secretary:

“I congratulate Governor Schafer on his nomination for the position of Agriculture Secretary. While the Congress is actively involved in putting together the next farm bill, we’ve maintained an open line of communication and a cooperative working relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Secretary Johanns’ leadership and Acting Secretary Chuck Conner’s leadership. This is an important time for American agriculture as we craft the policies that will impact the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers throughout the nation and allow them to continue to produce a safe, affordable food supply.”

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