Tom Vilsack
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Tom Vilsack is a seasoned leader with a focus on fostering collaboration and understanding across different groups. This interview highlights his commitment to addressing rural challenges and his ability to navigate complex political landscapes through dialogue and trust-building.
“I realized in my law practice I represented farmers during the farm crisis of the 80s and realized how troublesome it was that they only had one option. They could grow crops and that's all they could do or they could feed the crops to livestock. That was it.”
“I did and I didn't see her, obviously, but it was just. Just, I mean, it was a little shocking to know that your mother was in a facility that had bars on it because they were concerned about her mental health, tried to commit suicide a couple of times.”
“Democrats need to talk to rural voters. That's the first thing that has to happen. They can't write them off Can't ignore them. They actually have to spend a little time talking to them. They have to basically start the conversation with thanks. Thank you for what you do for us.”
“No, She was born six years before I came into the family, and my mom and dad had had trouble having a second child. There was a condition or something that happened. She couldn't have any more children. So mom leaves in Scary situation. I mean, I remember I was 13 years old. I remember my 13th birthday.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 73 - Sec. Tom Vilsack
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