Tom Vilsack

There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.

— Tom Vilsack

Americans ... want leaders who share their values, understand their needs, and respect their intelligence.

— Tom Vilsack

You know, this country today, it seems to me - it's about fear. And it shouldn't be about fear. It should be…

— Tom Vilsack

Food during my early years was a very difficult issue for me. I grew up in an addictive family. My mother had…

— Tom Vilsack

I grew up in a city. My parents would think there was something wrong with America if they knew I was secretary…

— Tom Vilsack

It is critical to develop a biofuel industry powered by feedstocks produced in every corner of the country, in addition to the…

— Tom Vilsack

Local and regional food systems are about opportunity.

— Tom Vilsack

The rural economy is significantly better. Our natural resources, particularly our working lands, are more resilient. And more money is being invested…

— Tom Vilsack

And sometimes people don't realize that 90 percent of the persistent poverty counties are located in rural America.

— Tom Vilsack

I think a lot of people don't understand the makeup of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program population, of the food stamp population,…

— Tom Vilsack

But It doesn't make sense for us to have a continued reliance on a supply of oil where whenever there is unrest…

— Tom Vilsack

I don't care what anybody says: Nothing is better than a tomato you grow. There's something about it that's different than a…

— Tom Vilsack

The Obama administration will continue to fight for a comprehensive immigration solution that includes AgJobs and a stable workforce for our farms.

— Tom Vilsack

I think President Barack Obama is going to be treated very, very well by history in terms of his ability to save…

— Tom Vilsack

One out of every 12 jobs in the economy is connected in some way, shape or form to what happens on the farm.

— Tom Vilsack

Food is a fairly significant aspect of my life. I have struggled mightily with food. With my weight. And I'm conscious of…

— Tom Vilsack

I don't know if there is a Democrat who necessarily doesn't believe health care is a right instead of privilege. There is…

— Tom Vilsack

I think we have not done a good job of explaining to people in rural America what is actually happening, number one.…

— Tom Vilsack

I think we all share the same goal, which is a United States of America that inspires people and leads.

— Tom Vilsack

Very few people know that my department is responsible for 1.2 million home loans since I have been secretary. That's 1.2 million…

— Tom Vilsack

When you've paid your debt to society, you need to be reconnected and re-engaged in society.

— Tom Vilsack

If we can get people to focus on fruits and vegetables and more healthy foods, we'll be better in terms of our…

— Tom Vilsack

It's how you make decisions that matters, and that ought to be the question that people ask of any candidate for any…

— Tom Vilsack

Every dollar of SNAP benefits generates $1.84 in the economy in terms of economic activity. If people are able to buy a…

— Tom Vilsack

People don't understand rural America. Sixteen percent of our population is rural, but 40 percent of our military is rural. I don't…

— Tom Vilsack