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

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.

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

Be broken and pride will have no vessel.

Without some dissimulation no business can be carried on at all.

It's difficult to feel that people are looking at you in the street. I don't like the fuss.

A skeptic as to all ideas, including especially my own, I have never suffered a pang when the ideas of some other imbecile prevailed.

Of all the great heavyweights of modern times, Joe Frazier was the unluckiest. He had to share an era with both Ali and Foreman.

Before I had children, I was - everything about my life was devoted to "Saturday Night Live."

The key is to remember there is a tomorrow morning. The dance will continue.

We had a lot of rehearsals for the original Twilight to get the family to learn each other and experience each other, so we could all be like a family. We spent a lot of time together.

I think Oprah who is the height of aspiration and inspiration recognizes something in me that is germane.

I grew up around backstage, and that clinched it for me.