[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 170 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     LEGISLATION ALLOWING INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF UNPASTEURIZED MILK

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 5, 2007

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation that allows 
the transportation and sale in interstate commerce of unpasteurized 
milk and milk products, as long as the milk both originates from and is 
shipped to States that allow the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk 
products. This legislation removes an unconstitutional restraint on 
farmers who wish to sell unpasteurized milk and milk products, and 
people who wish to consume unpasteurized milk and milk products.
  My office has heard from numerous people who would like to purchase 
unpasteurized milk. Many of these people have done their own research 
and come to the conclusion that unpasteurized milk is healthier than 
pasteurized milk. These Americans have the right to consume these 
products without having the Federal Government second-guess their 
judgment about what products best promote health. If there are 
legitimate concerns about the safety of unpasteurized milk, those 
concerns should be addressed at the State and local level.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in promoting consumers' rights, the 
original intent of the Constitution, and federalism by cosponsoring my 
legislation to allow the interstate sale of unpasteurized milk and milk 
products.

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