3 December 2020 Tom 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.
3 December 2020 Tom 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.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack We know that there are significant health benefits from consuming more fruits and vegetables, and that’s an opportunity for us to sort of move away from some of the meals that we’ve been preparing in the past.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack When you’ve paid your debt to society, you need to be reconnected and re-engaged in society.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack 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.
3 December 2020 Tom 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.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack Proper school nutrition must be complemented by activities outside of the cafeteria. The decisions parents make to keep their kids healthy are critical in fighting this battle on the home front.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack Technology has allowed us to have more drought-resistant crops. The spotty nature of drought, the spotty nature of rains can sometimes result in better yields than anticipated.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn’t give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack President Obama’s fight for rural America is personal. He was raised by a single mom and grandparents from Kansas. He hails from a farming state, Illinois.
3 December 2020 Tom Vilsack The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk.
