I just got something on my desk today about a woman who is going to be--well, she was in the hospital a year and a half and is expected to be there for 2 more years as a result of eating some contaminated food. So it is so important. I am deeply appreciative of the cooperation from everyone, including my friend, the Republican leader, to help us get this done. It is very important for our country. Perfect legislation? No. But it is a broad step in the right direction. We haven't done anything in this regard for more than 100 years for our country, with all the change there has been in the processing of food. It is so important.
On the recordDecember 19, 2010
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The speaker discusses the importance of food safety legislation and its impact on public health.
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