Sonny Perdue

“A safe and abundant food supply is a national security issue.”

“When you have a better-educated workforce, you're going to have a better-paying workforce.”

“I've got a lot of common sense. I know what's right and what's wrong. I'm a straightforward, plain-talking guy.”

“My goal is to make USDA the most effective, most efficient, most customer-focused agency in the federal government.”

“I believe that government should be a servant of the people, not the other way around.”

“Trade is a two-way street, and we want reciprocal and fair trade.”

“We want to make sure that our farmers are treated fairly.”

“The backbone of our economy is the small business owner.”

“You know what the best form of welfare is? A job.”

“We believe in the dignity of work and the opportunity for everyone to succeed.”

“We're a nation of innovators, and that's particularly true in agriculture.”

“Fiscal responsibility is not a Republican or Democratic issue; it's an American issue.”

“I'm a farmer at heart. I grew up on a farm.”