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Tina Smith: This is a matter of national security, of food security, and the strength and vitality of rural America.

On the recordJune 4, 2024
This is a matter of national security, of food security, and the strength and vitality of rural America.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of supporting the next generation of farmers for national and food security.

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