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

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.

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.

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

My art, my greatest art, is the skill to live within me.

Coincidences are like unicorns.you can believe in them all you want, but that doesn't make them real

The most important influence in my childhood was my father.

See the opportunities for adventures, not the constraints that get in the way.

We have history as a guide, and history suggests that this brand of comprehensive reform ... is a recipe for failure.

But I dig Negroes. I dig them all the way.

You know those actors who have a sense for how they should be used? I don't think I have that.

I'm seeing the ball well. I'm not trying for home runs. I'm trying to hit to right field more. When I do that, the home run comes.

I consider PirateBallerina to be the most credible news source in the Denver area.

Does the business have favourable long term prospects?