Quote by Tom Vilsack
The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire g

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

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I dont know if there is a Democrat who necessarily doesnt believe health care is a right instead of privilege. There is a significant between us and the Republican Party on that issue. – Tom Vilsack

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

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Food
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Food during my early years was a very difficult issue for me. I grew up in an addictive family. My mother had serious problems with alcohol and prescription drugs. I was an overweight kid. I can remember back in those days there werent the strategies that there are today to deal with those issues. – Tom Vilsack

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I know the exploding cost of health care is at the root of our long-term fiscal challenges. – Fred Upton

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With the loss of Free Choice Vouchers, hundreds of thousands of workers will now be forced to choose between their employers unaffordable insurance or going without health care. – Ron Wyden

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