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December 16, 2008 – Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson today issued the following statement concerning reports that President-elect Barack Obama will nominate former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to be U.S. Agriculture Secretary.
“I am pleased with the news that President-elect Obama has chosen Tom Vilsack to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a former Midwestern governor, Vilsack knows agriculture from the field to the fork to the future of improving America’s energy security with biofuels. He understands the issues, the industry and how to get results. If confirmed, he won’t need a lot of on the job training, which is critical at this time in American agriculture.
“Farmers, ranchers, rural residents and consumers nationwide need a strong advocate in Washington. From trade disputes to tight budgets, food safety to boosting exports, Vilsack will have his hands full. I look forward to discussing these matters with him.”
Nelson is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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