Ann Veneman
1949
5
Quotes
Biography
Ann Veneman is an American attorney who served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. Prior to her role in the government, Veneman held various positions in public service and international organizations, including serving as the Executive Director of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). She was known for her advocacy on agricultural issues, childhood nutrition, and global health programs.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Agriculture is not crop production as popular belief holds - it's the production of food and fiber from the world's land and waters. Without agriculture it is not possible to have a city, stock market, banks, university, church or army.
2
Children are our future, and we must take care of them with the vigor and determination that they deserve.
3
There's no lack of water in the world, it's just distributed unevenly.
4
Food is our common ground, a universal experience.
5
Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation but the only riches she can call her own.