00:00With that objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.
00:05Thank you. Mr. Speaker, as representative of the Ohio region that produces the most eggs in our nation,
00:11I rise to say, happy National Egg Day.
00:16Easter eggs, chocolate eggs, egg yolks, egg whites, egg souffle, meringue pie, egg salad, and so much more.
00:23Egg prices still cost 25% more at the grocery store.
00:27The answer is, don't ignore the devastating impact of bird flu decimating flocks across our district and nation.
00:36Meanwhile, the big egg conglomerates like CalMain are posting record profits, tripling them,
00:42while millions of Americans struggle to afford basic staples.
00:45Can't they pack six eggs per pack to help buyers afford some eggs rather than no eggs at all?
00:52Well, our district is home to millions of egg-laying hens and countless family-run poultry operations.
00:59Ohio families and farmers deserve better than price gouging and political spin.
01:03If we want to protect our food supply and keep our family farms alive,
01:07we must accelerate development of a safe and effective vaccine and flu remedy,
01:13as well as coop-control sanitary protocols.
01:16Farmers can't afford to have their flocks wiped out time and again.
01:19And on this National Egg Day, I stand with the people who make our breakfast,
01:23not the ones making excuses and delaying scientific progress.
01:27Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
01:28I yield back.
01:32For what purpose does the gentleman from Rhode Island seek recognition?
01:36I ask to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks.
01:40With that objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.
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