Tom Vilsack actually said...

"It is 3.6 million folks who would not need SNAP or as much SNAP if the minimum wage were increased."

"One of the great things about getting the Farm Bill done was that we were able to resume our trade promotion programs."

"It is important to note that this is in a sense effective the day the President signed the Farm Bill."

"There is enormous opportunity for expanded agricultural trade with these two trade agreements."