02/27/2017
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"Obviously, African Swine Fever is a big topic of concern. Certainly, in my State of North Carolina, we have a lot of pork production in my neck of the woods."
"Yes, of course, there are a number of us that push very, very hard--myself included--and push the Administration to really focus in on getting rid of the Class VI and Class VII, as it is very manipula..."
"Well, thank you, Chairman Costa, and the cows don't take a day off, do they?"
"Such proposals seek a misguided, one-size-fits-all approach that poses an imminent threat to the economy of my State, critical jobs for my constituents and the lifeblood of West Virginia."