A perfect example is in the South, where the schools want to serve grits, but the whole grain variety has little black flakes in it, and the kids won't eat it. The school is compliant with the whole grain requirements, but no one is eating the grits.

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My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.

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I call it people-to-people politics and thats what politics should be about, reaching out and helping one another and touching one another about what were going to do.

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No, our greatness does not come from our government. by Sonny Perdue

No, our greatness does not come from our government.

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I believe Georgia should aspire to nothing less than greatness And I believe greatness is within our grasp.

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But we know that the very God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time. And sometimes we're called upon to defend both life and liberty - God's blessings to Americans, and indeed, to all of His creation.

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We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on.

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The South is a great driving destination for tourism - heritage, cultural and many other types of tourism.

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Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself.

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We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives.

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In the business world, lower profits reflect less demand for your product. But in government the opposite is true - demand for our services increases in hard times.

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Requiring valid, photographic identification is a common sense step to ensure voter integrity and sound elections.

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If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcem... by Sonny Perdue

If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcement action.

I think Some US farmers'll gain the market back. But it's got to be a fair, reciprocal and free trade environment, not allowing China to cheat.

President Trump has a great affection for America's farmers and ranchers and it's pretty evident in this program, he knows that they are fighting the fight and they are on the front line.

The people that are affected by this have resources other than that...I don't think that's a decrease in food expenditures at all.

We'll have information for you before the week ends. by Sonny Perdue

We'll have information for you before the week ends.

We're anticipating right now three tranches; probably 50 percent ... or minimum there of $15 an acre initially.

I read that story and I can find no evidence at all from, from anything I said or anything having to do with climate change.

I think the President feels that I do, he's a golfer, so sometimes he knows he gets rained out and sometimes it doesn't, but the long term consequences, I don't know.

Well, President Trump feels what they're trying to do is really outlast Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and that's not gon na work. Their economy has hurt a lot more than our agricultural economy and that's why President Trump has authorized a $ 16 billion facilitation program.