    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [March 30, 1995]
    [Page 433]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action Confirming Dan Glickman as
    Secretary of Agriculture
    March 30, 1995

        I am pleased the Senate today overwhelmingly voted in support of Dan
    Glickman as the new Secretary at the Department of Agriculture.
        Dan Glickman will be a strong voice and advocate for farmers,
    working families, and American agriculture.
        During the past 2 years, the Agriculture Department has broken new
    ground on expanding trade opportunities, developing empowerment zones
    for distressed rural areas, and streamlining a major Federal agency that
    now runs more efficiently. However, our work is not done, and we must
    still tackle other important issues facing rural communities, farmers,
    and ranchers.
        Next month will be especially important as we convene in Ames, Iowa,
    for the National Rural Conference to discuss the development of our
    Nation's economy, jobs, trade, and preservation of the family farm. It
    is important to hear firsthand from ordinary Americans, and I am pleased
    Dan is starting the job with his sleeves rolled up.