"We've never had this opportunity before and we'll never have it again," he emphasized. "We must rise to this historic occasion and mark a new beginning, one that will help us restore the lost economic opportunities in Rural America. All we have to do is show up."
Note: The workshop will begin with opening remarks from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. After opening remarks, Attorney General Holder and Secretary Vilsack will participate in a roundtable discussion with Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Christine Varney. Federal and state officials from Colorado have been invited to participate in the workshop. There will be public testimony from those attending the workshop and panels will feature ranchers, academics, processors and other industry representatives. Additional details on the schedule and panelists will be provided at a later date. For further information, including submitted public comments and transcripts for past workshops, please visit the Antitrust Division's agriculture workshop Web site at www.justice.gov/atr/public/workshops/ag2010/index.htm or contact agriculturalworkshops@usdoj.gov.
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