08/06/2001
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"I thank the Brownies for reminding the good people of our military how much they mean to America."
"I'm grateful as well to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman for leading the Department of Agriculture these past 4 years."
"President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate Mike Johanns, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Agriculture."
"I look forward to welcoming Mike to my Cabinet."