American - Politician | December 13, 1950 -
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.
Tom Vilsack
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This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years.
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My friends, history, history calls us to this time and to this place. A solemn choice rests with us - where do we go from here? Do we move slowly and incrementally? Or do we seize the challenge of our time and tackle the great issues of our day.
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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.
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Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared vision of Iowa as the best place to live, work and raise a family.
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We have a long tradition in this state of caring for our neighbors - it is truly an Iowa value.
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People don't understand rural America. 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.
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When you've paid your debt to society, you need to be reconnected and re-engaged in society.
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I don't think the face of the Democratic Party is Nancy Pelosi.
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Many young and beginning farmers start out in local markets. Some stay there, and some scale up.
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In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years.
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Local and regional food systems are about opportunity.
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