Tom Harkin actually said...

we need a 'no downer' policy--as you said, Mr. Chairman, that's a bright-line policy that doesn't allow any of these animals into the food system, because we're being penny-wise, and pound-foolish.

Context

Advocating for a strict policy against downer cows in food supply.

02/28/2008

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