Tom Vilsack
Tom Vilsack
Thomas James "Tom" Vilsackis an American politician who has served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture since 2009. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, Vilsack served as the 40th Governor of Iowa from 1999 to 2007...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth13 December 1950
CityPittsburgh, PA
CountryUnited States of America
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Democrats have always historically referred to our families as working families, and I have sort of changed that moniker. I think what we have is a nation of worried families - families that are concerned about job security, families who thought their pensions were secure and now have questions.
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I don't think the face of the Democratic Party is Nancy Pelosi.
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I grew up in a city. My parents would think there was something wrong with America if they knew I was secretary of agriculture.
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I think we all share the same goal, which is a United States of America that inspires people and leads.
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Strong communities ... embrace change. New discoveries require us to think differently and approach things differently, to think anew.
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I can't give you a specific number today, in large part because the analysis upon which we would make that determination has not been completed. . . . I think it is fair to say there may be additional costs associated with a farming operation, but it is very difficult to quantify.
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It's not always freezing cold in the state,
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I'm excited about this team. I really am. I mean, these guys are great guys, ... They are going to be passionate. They are going to bring this message of hope and opportunity, a stronger America -- a better and more respected America -- to the rest of this country. They're going to make us feel proud.
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Essentially, what happened was a count was not made in the prison industries section of the prison that would have identified immediately that individuals were missing,
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Every dollar of SNAP benefits generates $1.84 in the economy in terms of economic activity. If people are able to buy a little more in the grocery store, someone has to stock it, package it, shelve it, process it, ship it. All of those are jobs. It's the most direct stimulus you can get in the economy during these tough times.
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At President Obama's direction, the U.S Department of Agriculture is working hard to unleash the power of America's innovators and entrepreneurs to build a green energy economy.
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The old way isn't going to work in this country.
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Your poll suggests to me . . . that we've lost a sense of community in this country, ... It is important that we have that common thread.
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This is going to provide a sense of hope to folks,