Democrats have always historically referred to our families as working families, and I have sort of changed that moniker. I think what we have is a nation of worried families – families that are concerned about job security, families who thought their pensions were secure and now have questions.

— Tom Vilsack

Tom Vilsack Quotes

Democrats have always historically referred to our families as working families, and I have sort of changed that moniker. I think what we have is a nation of worried families – families that are concerned about job security, families who thought their pensions were secure and now have questions.

— Tom Vilsack

Although they are some of the hardest working folks I know, rural Americans earn, on average, $11,000 less than their urban counterparts each year. And they are more likely to live in poverty.

— Tom Vilsack

I don’t think the face of the Democratic Party is Nancy Pelosi.

— 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 about hope and optimism and creativity and accepting a challenge and being a moral leader and being a great nation.

— Tom Vilsack

People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible.

— Tom Vilsack

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To keep farmers on the farm we must maintain a strong farm safety net, but we will also have to build a thriving companion economy to compliment production agriculture in rural America.

— Tom Vilsack

There are children with dreams counting on us.

— 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 executive office, whether it’s mayor, governor or president. How do you make decisions? Who do you want in the room helping you make those decisions?

— Tom Vilsack

If we are to transition to a new economy and to lead it, we must start by transforming our schools.

— Tom Vilsack

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy.

— Tom Vilsack

During a national crisis, we as a nation become a single community and no one should take advantage of a crisis.

— Tom Vilsack

To amplify our efforts, USDA is joining with First Lady Michelle Obama in aggressively promoting the ‘Let’s Move’ campaign, which will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach that builds on effective strategies, and mobilizes public and private sector resources.

— Tom Vilsack

President Obama has expressed his commitment to responsible stewardship of our land, water, and other natural resources. And one way of restoring the land to its natural condition is what we are doing here today – breaking pavement for the People’s Garden.

— Tom Vilsack

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.

— Tom Vilsack

Food during my early years was a very difficult issue for me. I grew up in an addictive family. My mother had serious problems with alcohol and prescription drugs. I was an overweight kid. I can remember back in those days there weren’t the strategies that there are today to deal with those issues.

— Tom Vilsack

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

— Tom Vilsack

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.

— Tom Vilsack

Quality, affordable housing is a key element of a strong and secure Iowa.

— Tom Vilsack

What Republicans have done in my view is that they are systematically dismantling a sense of community in America.

— 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 it. So I have a sensitivity to people who struggle with their weight.

— Tom Vilsack

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