One thing about the research, we're one of the only countries in the world where the burden of proof for harm, we allow these chemicals to just enter our food system. We have 10,000 chemicals in our food system. Europe only [has] 400. Because they have to show that it's safe before they use it. We're allowed to use it. And then, and then only if there's issues that crop up do people have to do research. (47:19–47:25)
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