Kleeb statement on Bush veto of Farm Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2008

US Senate Candidate Scott Kleeb statement on Bush veto of Farm Bill:

"I urge Congress to override President Bush's veto. While this Farm Bill is not perfect, it is an important step toward the change we need in Washington.

The Farm Bill establishes a permanent disaster relief fund, increases investment in rural economic development, reforms support structures for commodities and livestock and invests in alternative energy development. As Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns failed to get these changes through Congress. I applaud Senator Nelson and Representatives Fortenberry and Smith for supporting this legislation. I only wish Mr. Johanns had worked to get his close friend, President Bush, to sign the bill into law.”