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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
the biggest threat to our national security would be turning our food sources over to other countries
Said by
Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes the importance of maintaining domestic food production for national security.

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