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Senator Mike Rounds Discusses National Security and Agricultural Land Purchases with Experts

Published May 28, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:29

So DPA can absolutely use its authorities to help these things occur in parallel with one another, and that requires investment. I think that's one of the most important reasons why we need to move forward with the reauthorization on dpa. Thank you. And with that, on behalf of the chairman, I will recognize. Senator Reid, thank you very much. (04:29–04:35)

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Asserts the importance of moving forward with the reauthorization of the Defense Production Act (DPA).

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