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DEPARTMENT OF STATEMENT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20250 August 2 5, 1972. Honorable Peter M. Flanigan Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20503 Dear Mr. Flanigan: Enclosed is a draft reply to Mr. John E. Ward, Chairman, Meat Importers Council of America Inc., who supports H.R. 15874, a bill to permit food stamp recipients to purchase imported meat and meat products with food stamps. Sincerely, Signed Richard Lyng Assistant Secretary Enclosure CC: John C. Whitaker Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum