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Thomas Vilsack Quotes

Thomas Vilsack quotes about food

American Politician December 13, 1950

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Food is a fairly significant aspect of my life. I have struggled mightily with food. With my weight. And I'm conscious of it. So I have a sensitivity to people who struggle with their weight. Thomas Vilsack
You know, rural Americans are a special people. Their labor puts food on our table and fuel in our gas tanks. Their service in our military sets a powerful example of leadership, honor and sacrifice. Their spirit of community inspires us all. Thomas Vilsack
Food during my early years was a very difficult issue for me. I grew up in an addictive family. My mother had serious problems with alcohol and prescription drugs. I was an overweight kid. I can remember back in those days there weren't the strategies that there are today to deal with those issues. Thomas Vilsack
If you think of what food is, it's the energy we use to do our daily work. I want people to know about the USDA. This is a very important department. It's not fully appreciated as such. Thomas Vilsack
Let us build a 21st-century rural economy of cutting-edge companies and technologies that lead us to energy and food security. Such an investment will revitalize rural America, re-establish our moral leadership on climate security and eliminate our addiction to foreign oil. Thomas Vilsack
Somewhere between 50 to 60 percent of the food you eat has been touched by immigrant hands, and it is fair to say some of them are not here as they should be here. But if you didn't have these folks, you would be spending a lot more - three, four or five times more - for food, or we would have to import food and have all the food security risks. Thomas Vilsack
The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children. Thomas Vilsack
If we can get people to focus on fruits and vegetables and more healthy foods, we'll be better in terms of our healthcare situation. Thomas Vilsack
Thomas Vilsack quote: "Local and regional food systems are about opportunity."
Local and regional food systems are about opportunity. Thomas Vilsack
Thomas Vilsack quote: "The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as..."
The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does. Thomas Vilsack

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