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On the recordDecember 9, 2014
It is our job as policymakers, particularly as it relates to the public health, to establish a factually and scientifically sound foundation prior to taking any action that would impact consumers and our economy.
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Joe Pitts
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Pitts emphasizes the responsibility of policymakers to ensure safety before acting on GMO regulations.

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