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"Mr President, what is agriculture in the European Union? For some it is a thing of great value that needs to be protected, but for others, and sadly there are many in this group, it is ballast that they would like to be rid of. We read in Mr Goepel’s report that agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the EU. That is good, but it is not enough.
Agriculture is not an industry and it is not just one of many sectors of the economy. Agriculture is a pillar of food security. We spend vast sums on the army and the police to guarantee physical security in our states and in our homes. We pay large sums for energy security – we are seeking energy supplies that are more expensive but secure. We must also spend large sums on protecting our agriculture, which offers us food security, and it is a shame that not everyone in the EU understands that."@en1
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