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

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.

He's an intelligent man, but it takes something more than intelligence to act intelligently.

She glanced at her watch, reminding herself who she was.

If you sleep over the same idea multiple times

To succeed, we have to be the party of change, we have to root out corruption in our own ranks and we have to be the party of solutions.

To succeed in life, we must stay within our strength zone but continually move outside our comfort zone.

Implementers aren't considered bozos anymore

I'll admit that it's not easy to get an agent, but becoming successful in anything requires perseverance.

On the sixth day, God created the artist, realizing no doubt that He had far from exhausted the uses of color.

As a player, I like playing as much cricket as possible, irrelevant of the format.

You never know what's going to happen in your life, and you never know what's going to happen in someone else's life either.