At President Obama's direction, the U.S Department of Agriculture is working hard to unleash the power of America's innovators and entrepreneurs to build a green energy economy.

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

The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk.

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

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

We have a long tradition in this state of caring for our neighbors - it is truly an Iowa value.

Proper school nutrition must be complemented by activities outside of the cafeteria. The decisions parents make to keep their kids healthy are critical in fighting this battle on the home front.

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

There are a lot of farmers and ranchers who are struggling. I get on my knees every day. If I had a rain prayer or a rain dance I could do, I would do it.

The lack of access to proper nutrition is not only fueling obesity, it is leading to food insecurity and hunger among our children.

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

You smell good, " he whispered into my neck. He was warm against me. Instinctively, I arched back into him and smiled. "Really?" "Mmm-hmm. Delicious. Like bacon.

Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it.

Never put an age limit on your dreams.

Don't I always tell you to never listen to me?

Since we are mortal friendships are best kept to a moderate level rather than sharing the very depths of our souls.

I don't understand people who dream in black and white. I just don't get it. My dreams have always been vivid color.

It's almost worth retiring just so I can speak to you.

Chisora's not a nice man, not a nice human being.

Survival is not possible if the best of us lack all conviction, while the worst of us are full of passionate intensity.

I regard it as ethically unacceptable and impractical to censor any aspect of trying to understand the nature of our world.