Tom Vilsack actually said...

"I think in a bipartisan way Republicans and Democrats should agree that when it comes to foreign food aid, that's a program we shouldn't cut."

"I would rather help people and create a positive feeling toward our country versus responding to chaos when chaos erupts."

"the more opportunity in research that we can do, the better, as far as I am concerned, and that is why, you know, we are making the case that we need to invest more in research."

"Let me assure you that it is a priority of mine. The local and regional food system is an important component of rebuilding the rural economy, and it will continue."