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On the recordJune 22, 2021
When I was selected to be Republican leader on the Agriculture Committee, I made it clear that my number one priority was to rebuild a robust rural economy, that starts at the farm gate.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson emphasizes the importance of a strong rural economy starting from profitable farming.

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