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As he prepares to leave office, President Obama paid tribute to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack ’72, the longest-serving member of his cabinet. Obama praised Vilsack for his efforts in promoting healthier school lunches, fighting the opioid crisis in the U.S., and leading the Feed the Future initiative to combat world hunger.
View the Youtube video of President Obama thanking Tom Vilsack for his eight years of service here.