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Tom Harkin: Why would we do anything given that imperative that would be harmful to the men and women whose job it is to feed this…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Why would we do anything given that imperative that would be harmful to the men and women whose job it is to feed this country in a troubled and hungry world.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin questions harmful actions against those who provide food security.

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