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Lawmaker says "Food security is national security," calls for stronger supply resilience
Summary
A lawmaker argued that the food supply must be strengthened to prevent instability and foreign dependence, stating "Food security is national security."
A lawmaker argued the nation must strengthen its food supply and resilience, saying "Food security is national security" and warning against relying on foreign sources to feed American families. The speaker framed food resilience as a core national-security priority rather than a purely agricultural issue.
The lawmaker said policymakers should not allow "instability and a lack of resilience in the food supply" and explicitly tied food-security measures to national-security goals. "We're not going to allow instability and a lack of resilience in the food supply. Food security is national security," the lawmaker said. The transcript does not include specific legislative proposals or funding lines for food programs.
