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On the recordJune 23, 2011
The biggest threat to our national security by far would be at whatever point we would rely on a foreign country to provide that for us.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Highlights the importance of domestic food supply for national security.

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