    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [January 28, 2008]
    [Page 115]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Confirmation of Edward T. Schafer as Secretary of Agriculture
    January 28, 2008

        I appreciate that the Senate today unanimously confirmed Ed Schafer
    to be our next Secretary of Agriculture. As a two-term Governor and
    business leader, Ed has distinguished himself as an executive with a
    proven record of results.
        Ed will lead a department that oversees our food, agriculture,
    natural resources, food safety, and health and nutrition programs. He
    will be an advocate for farmers, ranchers, and consumers as he works to
    open new markets for their products. And he will work with the Congress
    to pass a responsible farm bill that will provide a safety net for
    farmers and protect our lands and the environment while at the same time
    ensuring Federal tax dollars are spent wisely.
        I look forward to seeing Ed take his seat along with the rest of my
    Cabinet at this evening's State of the Union.