11/19/2013
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"The bill addresses longstanding challenges in the food safety and defense system by promoting a prevention-oriented approach to the safety of our food supply."
"It's unfortunate that at a time when our nation is facing enormous challenges, many in Congress have decided to delay critical nominations for political purposes."
"We thrive on competition — and we are as uniquely positioned as ever to compete with anyone in the world."
"Today the seed money we provided has helped leverage substantial private investment."