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Finally, the interview transitioned to national security concerns as the Congresswoman discussed the introduction of a new bill aimed at reducing China's control over the food supply chain in the United States. Given that over 90% of vitamins used in animal feed are sourced from China, she stressed the importance of maintaining a secure and domestically controlled supply chain.
She highlighted the urgency of initiatives like her own "PILLS ACT," which aims to bring production of essential medicines back to American soil to ensure quality and oversight in manufacturing. The Congresswoman underscored the potential risks posed by foreign reliance, especially if adversaries like China could leverage such dependencies against the U.S. in political disputes.