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On the recordJuly 18, 2010
There is zero tolerance for discrimination in USDA and I strongly condemn any acts of discrimination against any person.
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Tom Vilsack
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Tom Vilsack, the Agricultural Secretary, responds to the resignation of Shirley Sherrod, emphasizing the USDA's stance against discrimination.

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