While Congress cannot protect cattle producers and their businesses from being shunned by packers for testifying, Members of this Committee certainly shouldn't facilitate or allow packers to intimidate witnesses prior to a hearing.
Axne emphasizes the need for Congress to protect cattle producers from intimidation during hearings.
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