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On the recordDecember 2, 2014
I wanted to reiterate to you and remind you of your obligation and responsibility as well as that of Secretary Vilsack and others at USDA to make absolutely certain that you guard the welfare and well-being of production agriculture and our farmers and ranchers.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune stresses the responsibility of USDA officials to protect agricultural interests amid EPA regulations.

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