Al Gore's American Life

Al Gore Vice President 2000 Election Tipper Gore
Susan T. Mcelhinney

Green Peas
While in Congress Gore fought to improve food labeling. Here he demonstrates that the spoonful of canned peas in his hand contains the same amount of salt as the 250 ounces of fresh peas on his desk.

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