Quote by Tom Vilsack

President Obama's fight for rural America is personal. He was raised by a single mom and grandparents from Kansas. He hails from a farming state, Illinois.

President Obama's fight for rural America is personal. He wa

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This quote highlights the personal connection and significance that President Obama attaches to his advocacy for rural America. It suggests that his upbringing, being raised by a single mother and grandparents from a farming state like Kansas, has shaped his understanding and perspective on the needs and challenges faced by rural communities. Moreover, growing up in Illinois, another farming state, further strengthens his understanding of the rural landscape and reinforces his commitment to representing and fighting for the interests of rural America.

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