Monsanto Chief Accuses Rival DuPont of Deceit


	Monsanto Chief Accuses Rival DuPont of Deceit

thisnamecantbetaken

8-19-2009 5:45 PM

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thisnamecantbetaken says:

He accused DuPont of being "dishonest, disingenuous and downright deceitful."

The pot calling the kettle black.

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He accused DuPont of being "dishonest, disingenuous and downright deceitful."
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He said DuPont is not alone in its concern that Monsanto's business practices are reducing competition in agriculture.
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