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Klobuchar Opening Remarks on U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered the following opening statement at the Agriculture Committee hearing: Perspectives on Reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Testifying at the hearing was Minnesotan Nicholas Friant from Chanhassen, who is the Chairman of the Grain Grades and Weights Committee at the National Grain and Feed Association.

A rough transcript of Klobuchar’s full opening statement is available below and a video can be downloaded here.

Senator Klobuchar: I’m really excited that you’re having this hearing, Mr. Chairman, to focus on the grain inspection system. And I'd especially like to welcome Mr. Nick Friant from Chanhassen, Minnesota, who is joined here today by his daughter, Clara, as well.

Source : senate.gov

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