Statement on the Agriculture Appropriations Bill,
November 10, 2005

The agriculture appropriations bill meets important priorities and holds spending below last year’s level. This legislation is an important step forward in our efforts to rein in spending while maintaining our commitment to America’s farmers and consumers. By pursuing progrowth economic policies and restraining spending, we can stay on track to meet my goal of cutting the deficit in half by 2009.

Note: The statement referred to H.R. 2744. This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.