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Bob Schaffer: Clearly, Mr. Speaker, agriculture is integral to our economy and should not be ignored or 'written off.'

On the recordJuly 26, 1999
Clearly, Mr. Speaker, agriculture is integral to our economy and should not be ignored or 'written off.'
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Bob Schaffer
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congress.gov
Jul 26, 1999

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Schaffer argues for the recognition of agriculture's role in the economy.

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