On the recordJanuary 13, 2009
I am pleased that President-elect Obama has nominated a person with experience in Government and an understanding of the United States agriculture industry to be Secretary of Agriculture.
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congress.govI am pleased that President-elect Obama has nominated a person with experience in Government and an understanding of the United States agriculture industry to be Secretary of Agriculture.
Cochran supports Obama's nomination of Vilsack for Secretary of Agriculture due to his relevant experience.
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