On the recordJuly 20, 2010
When I saw the statements and the context of the statements, it -- it -- I determined that it would make it difficult for her to do her job as a rural development director.
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transcripts.cnn.comWhen I saw the statements and the context of the statements, it -- it -- I determined that it would make it difficult for her to do her job as a rural development director.
Tom Vilsack explained his reasoning for accepting Shirley Sherrod's resignation based on the statements made.
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