WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-founder of the Senate Chicken Caucus, issued the following statement announcing his support for former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture:
“Governor Perdue knows poultry, which is so important to Delmarva. We had a positive meeting to discuss his goals, and I’m confident I’ll be able to work constructively with Gov. Perdue on important Delaware priorities such as poultry production, avian health, agricultural trade, USDA conservation programs, and agriculture research and extension. While I will seek to work together, I will challenge Gov. Perdue to push back against some of the biggest proposed budget cuts to vital federal programs that support Delaware agriculture. I have heard from many farmers in Delaware who support Governor Perdue, and I look forward to supporting his confirmation.”