Brooke Rollins: “This action builds upon USDA's efforts to implement the…”

“This new office will be responsible for coordinating research security efforts across the entire USDA research enterprise, including both intramural and extramural activities. This action builds upon USDA's efforts to implement the National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 from the first Trump administration and other research security directives. Together. This slew of concrete actions announced today underscores USDA's continued commitment to treating agriculture as a corporate cornerstone of national security and ensuring America's farms, food supply and research institutes remain secure and resilient.” (10:55–11:06)

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