Tom Vilsack: “It is a great honor and privilege to be nominated by President-elect…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2009

It is a great honor and privilege to be nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to lead the Department of Agriculture at this crucial time.

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Vilsack expresses gratitude for his nomination as Secretary of Agriculture.

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