Tom Vilsack actually said...

"the goal of this budget, frankly, is to invest in a stronger America, and to expand our middle class"

"this budget is at a critical point, at a transformational point, in my view, in rural America, and in agriculture."

"An inclusive agriculture and rural life must be part of a shift to a bottom-up, middle-out system."

"I hope that that factor is taken into consideration, given the importance of this Department"