There's no comparable market in the sense that you're dealing with a fairly significant set of consumers 90 miles offshore. Tom Vilsack More Quotes by Tom Vilsack More Quotes From Tom Vilsack Over the past two years, the Obama Administration and USDA have worked to build a foundation for sustainable economic growth in rural America. At the center of our vision is an effort to increase domestic production and use of renewable energy. Tom Vilsack two past years I think the Iraqis themselves will have to make a determination as to what type of government they ultimately come up with and what kind of nation they ultimately come up with. But they can continually use America's troops presence. The problem is not going to change until they are confronted with the reality that they have to make decisions and they have to make them themselves. They have to decide whether they want a country, whether they're willing to put their lives on the line and sacrifice for a national interest as opposed to a regional or sectarian interest. Tom Vilsack sacrifice determination country President Obama has expressed his commitment to responsible stewardship of our land, water, and other natural resources. And one way of restoring the land to its natural condition is what we are doing here today - breaking pavement for the People's Garden. Tom Vilsack garden land commitment To amplify our efforts, USDA is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama in aggressively promoting the 'Let's Move' campaign, which will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach that builds on effective strategies, and mobilizes public and private sector resources. Tom Vilsack epidemics effort moving To help producers serve larger institutional customers like schools and hospitals, USDA has helped fund new regional infrastructure like cold storage warehouses, commercial kitchens and local slaughter facilities. Tom Vilsack kitchen helping school 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. Tom Vilsack smart wind jobs 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. Tom Vilsack determination numbers thinking There are a lot of farmers and ranchers who are struggling. I get on my knees every day. If I had a rain prayer or a rain dance I could do, I would do it. Tom Vilsack dance prayer inspirational 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. Tom Vilsack poverty average years When you've paid your debt to society, you need to be reconnected and re-engaged in society. Tom Vilsack debt paid needs A healthy workforce is essential to grow our state and compete in the global marketplace. These actions are important to improve the health security of Iowans by making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Tom Vilsack essentials healthy important If I had a rain prayer or a rain dance I could do, I would do it. Tom Vilsack dance prayer inspirational In addition to addressing the unique healthcare needs for rural America Vice President Biden also outlined how we must do more for agriculture especially in trade relations and for beginning farmers, and for small farming operations that wish to market locally, i was happy to see President Biden desire to partner with American agriculture to enable our farmers to lead a global effort to a net zero greenhouse gas emissions future for farming. Tom Vilsack politics I think to focus on one action and ignore all the good the Obama administration did for the biofuel industry is unfair. Tom Vilsack us-news I think it would be foolish for anyone to assume that a sitting president is easily defeated, i think we need to understand this is going to be a very, very difficult fight. Tom Vilsack politics I think he's finally realized that the Chinese tariffs have put a real strain on the countryside, and that if more tariffs are put on, the strain is going to get even worse. Tom Vilsack business I don't think he understands that he's not a dictator. Tom Vilsack business They call them campaigns for a reason, they're tough. They're hard. Choices are difficult. Tom Vilsack politics The time has come for Congress to change the way it funds the Forest Service. Tom Vilsack environment It's in the long-term best interest of the market to have safer food. Tom Vilsack health
