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On the recordMarch 23, 2015
The term biotechnology, is a more accurate description of what we are using to get across where we actually use less pesticides and less herbicides.
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Austin Scott
Republican · Georgia

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Scott advocates for the term 'biotechnology' over 'GMO' to improve public perception.

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