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

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.

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.

Americans ... want leaders who share their values, understand their needs, and respect their intelligence.

But the required survey of English literature troubled and disquieted him in a way nothing had ever done before.

Some cause happiness wherever they go others whenever they go.

Pride in the case of a rich man is bad, but pride in the case of a poor man is worse.

I've never really had any barrier to break I guess. I don't really have anything to rebel against. I'm quite lucky.

Anytime you have to rely upon your enemy for a job you're in bad shape.

Space is the basic ingredient of the universe; there is more of it than anything else.

If there is a panacea, or cure-all to life, it is self love.

We must redefine the word food, or we must redefine the word cannibal.

I used to feel competitive about a career, but now the only things I'm really passionate about are my family, the environment and Indians.

I've been shooting movies and television shows for now 47 years and I've worked with the best of them and [Kirk Douglas] is the only movie star I ever met.