WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, today released the following statement upon the U.S. Senate voting to confirm former Georgia Governor George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue III to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“Georgians certainly understand the importance our nation’s agriculture industry plays in our state and national economy and in keeping the world fed,” said Rep. Scott. “Between his public service to the state of Georgia and his background in agribusiness, Sonny is the perfect choice to lead USDA. I am confident he will continue to be a champion for the needs of our farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers, and I congratulate him on his confirmation to be United States Secretary of Agriculture.”

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