But you're the experts in this, and your Department is, and I hope there is a close collaboration between Agriculture and you on the food pyramid.

I mean, look, I like a Big Mac as much as anyone else, but I don't eat five of them a week.

We need to make a new approach, a comprehensive approach towards wellness.

I can publicly say that this is, I believe, the first Secretary that has really focused on changing this paradigm.

Man, the elderly can prevent a lot of illnesses and stuff.

I have introduced a bill called Healthier Lifestyles and Prevention bill to provide incentives to schools, employers, communities.

We agree on so many issues that cut across party lines, when it comes to medical research.

We need to move in that direction.

I just want to thank my chairman and my friend, Senator Specter, for calling this important hearing today.

Thank you.

The junk food they're eating--look what they're eating in schools, look at the--and not only just what they're eating, how much people are eating now.

I've often said we don't have a healthcare system in our country, we have a sick-care system.

My thought is to eat maybe one a year, or something like that, just cutting down on how much you eat of that stuff.

I don't think I would ever be offered. I don't think I would accept.

by leaving her off, you risk the wrath of raw politics.

the polarizing politico, gets to speak, and you can bet, like her or not, people will be listening.

I believe the President has chosen very wisely in asking her to take on this important assignment at HUD.

I appreciate the opportunity to come before you today to support her nomination to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.