But just last month, in March, President Trump, in a brief, asked the Supreme Court to side with Monsanto, and Monsanto was thrilled. Mr. Secretary, yes or no? Were you consulted before the administration filed that brief? Yes, and I opposed it. You opposed it. So do you agree with President Trump trying to protect Monsanto from cancel lawsuits? I don't think he's trying to protect Monsanto. (02:39–02:42)
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Asserts that he was consulted before the administration filed a brief supporting Monsanto and he opposed it.
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