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Mr. Chairman, in summary, the future of rural America needs 

 more than just a strong farm sector. We need to work to re-build 

 our economy while not forgetting our rural areas. We need to 

 expand local industries with an understanding that the 

 information age and better education can have a transforming 

 impact on the economies of rural America. 



I again thank the Chairman for this opportunity to testify. I 

 commend him for holding this hearing. 



