Quotes from Tom Vilsack

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy.

Let us tackle the big issues with bold ideas that transform Iowa to accomplish our shared mission to grow Iowa, and realize our shared vision of Iowa as the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Over the past two years, the Obama Administration and USDA have worked to build a foundation for sustainable economic growth in rural America. At the center of our vision is an effort to increase domestic production and use of renewable energy.

Local and regional food systems are about opportunity.

The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does.

The future of healthcare security should include flexibility from the federal government to allow us to serve the state's most vulnerable citizens.

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