Tom Vilsack actually said...

"Saving Vermont's and New England's dairy industry will require both immediate action and long-term reforms."

"I support this proposal as a short term solution to help put money back in the pockets of producers until prices recover."

"I and several of my colleagues have been advocating for an increase in MILC payments since this crisis began."

"I commit to them, and to you, that the USDA will maintain a close partnership in our work on climate change and renewable energy."