However, we cannot minimize the fact that farmers need these programs more than ever. There is a crisis in the farm sector as we speak. I believe that these new programs must be implemented to give farmers a boost, to help them thrive, and to help younger farmers take over from the older ones. As I said, farmers are being squeezed out. It's no secret that a number of farms declare bankruptcy every week.
On December 5th, 2007. See this statement in context.