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On the recordSeptember 18, 2009
I think one of my proudest achievements in the Senate was when I wrote the Organic Foods Production Act back in 1990.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy reflects on his significant legislative achievement regarding organic food standards.

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