On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
We really need to try to get back into that old school-based ability to have fresh fruits and vegetables in every school.
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congress.govWe really need to try to get back into that old school-based ability to have fresh fruits and vegetables in every school.
Vilsack advocates for fresh produce in schools to improve children's diets.
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if you authorize it, if Congress creates the opportunity for this, we will be more than happy to utilize that program.
What I can tell you, Senator, and I will get a specific answer to that hypothetical.
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