[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1980-1981]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION ALLOWING INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF 
                           UNPASTEURIZED MILK

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2009

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation that allows 
the shipment and distribution of unpasteurized milk and milk products 
for human consumption across state lines. This legislation removes an 
unconstitutional restraint on farmers who wish to sell or otherwise 
distribute, and people who wish to consume, unpasteurized milk and milk 
products.
  My office has heard from numerous people who would like to obtain 
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.

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  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 shipment of unpasteurized milk and 
milk products for human consumption.

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