One of the first items that President Obama discussed with me when I was first selected for this job was that one of his top priorities for USDA was to provide children with healthier, more nutritious meals.
Vilsack emphasizes the importance of nutritious meals for children as a priority for USDA.
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It is absolutely vital. It is absolutely essential, and I would say it is going to require some political encouragement.
I appreciate the opportunity to be here today, and also to Representative Thompson, thank you for the opportunity to appear before the Committee.
What we need to do is be able to create additional ways in which profit centers and income sources can come from the farm.
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