I think there is general belief here that agreement is still possible. |
It's unfortunate that an issue that families face in Kansas has spread across the country. When our servicemen and women make the ultimate sacrifice to protect Americans, their families are entitled to bury their fallen heroes in a peaceful setting and with dignity. |
The Farm Bill should be written by the United States Congress and an extension is not required for the purposes of the WTO. I think it's very important that the House and Senate committees proceed with that plan to produce a 2007 Farm Bill. |
These kind of losses have always in the past been taken care of by crop insurance. Farmers' losses are farmers' losses. |
We have had a series of discussions about where we are. It is clear to me that the April 30 deadline will come and go without significant agreement. |