On the recordFebruary 28, 2008
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.
Tom Harkin: “we need a 'no downer' policy--as you said, Mr. Chairman, that's a bright-line policy that doesn't allow any of these…”
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Advocating for a strict policy against downer cows in food supply.
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