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Thomas Vilsack Quotes

Thomas Vilsack quotes

American Politician December 13, 1950

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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
I don't know if there is a Democrat who necessarily doesn't believe health care is a right instead of privilege. There is a significant between us and the Republican Party on that issue. Thomas Vilsack
I wish I could give you all the examples over the last two years as secretary of agriculture, where I hear people in rural America constantly being criticized, without any expression of appreciation for what they do do. Thomas Vilsack
I grew up in a city. My parents would think there was something wrong with America if they knew I was secretary of agriculture. Thomas Vilsack
USDA is committed to keeping pace with the needs and progress of American agriculture by supporting new markets and movements that will keep farmers profitable and help create middle class jobs across the country. Thomas Vilsack
Now our job, our duty, our responsibility to ensure the safety and security of our citizens cannot be complete unless we guarantee health care security for our citizens. Thomas Vilsack
Although they are some of the hardest working folks I know, rural Americans earn, on average, $11,000 less than their urban counterparts each year. And they are more likely to live in poverty. Thomas Vilsack
Today, President Obama is making smart investments in clean energy - wind, solar, biofuels - as part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy that supports thousands of jobs, not in the Middle East, but in the Midwest. Thomas Vilsack
Sixteen percent of our population is rural, but 40 percent of our military is rural. I don't believe that's because of a lack of opportunity in rural America. I believe that's because if you grow up in rural America, you know you can't just keep taking from the land. You've got to give something back. Thomas Vilsack
Rural Americans want leaders who help middle-class communities to plan and prosper over the long-term - not opportunists who reap the rewards for themselves, leaving nothing for the people who do the sowing. 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 rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an..."
The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk. 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
Thomas Vilsack quote: "Quality, affordable housing is a key element of a strong and..."
Quality, affordable housing is a key element of a strong and secure Iowa. Thomas Vilsack

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