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On the recordNovember 27, 2012
The No. 1 issue in dealing with the long-term sustainability is to deal with farmers, women, and the treatment of the developing world on land reform.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin highlights the critical role of women in agriculture and land reform for sustainability.

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