On the recordMarch 25, 2004
The purpose of this funding is to ensure that the industry works to minimize pain and suffering of defenseless animals.
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Tim Johnson
The purpose of this funding is to ensure that the industry works to minimize pain and suffering of defenseless animals.
Discussing funding for humane slaughter inspectors and animal welfare.
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I appreciate that the Committee is meeting today to address this issue of critical importance.
But there is still more that can and needs to be done to eliminate operations that raise and slaughter livestock in unspeakable conditions.
I want to welcome Under Secretary Hawks, Under Secretary Bost, Under Secretary Murano today, as well as FDA Commissioner McClellan.
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