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Glenn Thompson: “I worry that a continued push in that direction will erode domestic support for this longstanding program.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
I worry that a continued push in that direction will erode domestic support for this longstanding program.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Thompson expresses concern about the Food for Peace Program's shift away from U.S.-grown food.

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