Tom Vilsack actually said...

the reality is that there are micro problems and macro problems with the sequester.

I deeply hope that Congressional leaders will reach an agreement to achieve deficit reduction while averting an across-the-board cut.

Like you, I am very concerned about the impact of the March 1 sequester on the American economy.

if we can compete on an even field, we will win that competition every time, but right now it is not necessarily even.