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On the recordJuly 22, 2014
As we look at this issue I think we have to remember that there is not any federal law, regulation, or policy that should be considered a gold standard and not to be changed.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the need for flexibility in federal food standards.

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