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On the recordJune 14, 2007
I think, you know, the scandal of tainted pet food is going to move us in this direction because finally I think people say, you know, this is not just some academic debate. Country of Origin Labeling, understanding where the meat you purchased, where it comes from, fruits and vegetables, where it comes from, it's a matter of human health. In some cases, life and death.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Senator Dorgan discusses the implications of the pet food scandal on the need for Country of Origin Labeling.

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