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George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III (born December 20, 1946) is an American politician who is the 31st United States Secretary of Agriculture, in office since 2017. Perdue previously served as the 81st Governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011. Upon his inauguration as Governor in January 2003, he became the first Republican Governor of Georgia since Reconstruction.

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Senator Perdue and Senator Loeffler win Georgia, Senator Perdue and Senator Loeffler save America.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 2 months ago Politics

This extension of summer program authority will employ summer program sponsors to ensure meals are reaching all children -- whether they are learning in the classroom or virtually -- so they are fed and ready to learn, even in new and ever-changing learning environments.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 6 months ago U.S.

If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcement action.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Business

I think Some US farmers'll gain the market back. But it's got to be a fair, reciprocal and free trade environment, not allowing China to cheat.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

President Trump has a great affection for America's farmers and ranchers and it's pretty evident in this program, he knows that they are fighting the fight and they are on the front line.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Business

The people that are affected by this have resources other than that...I don't think that's a decrease in food expenditures at all.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Environment

We'll have information for you before the week ends.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago U.S.

We're anticipating right now three tranches; probably 50 percent ... or minimum there of $15 an acre initially.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago U.S.

I read that story and I can find no evidence at all from, from anything I said or anything having to do with climate change.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 1 year ago U.S.

I think the President feels that I do, he's a golfer, so sometimes he knows he gets rained out and sometimes it doesn't, but the long term consequences, I don't know.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 1 year ago U.S.

Well, President Trump feels what they're trying to do is really outlast Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and that's not gon na work. Their economy has hurt a lot more than our agricultural economy and that's why President Trump has authorized a $ 16 billion facilitation program.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

While China may backtrack, @POTUS is steadfast in his support for U.S. farmers and directed @USDA to work on a plan quickly.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Business

We have been very clear to the agriculture community that we did not anticipate nor should they anticipate a 2019 Market Facilitation Program.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago U.S.

As these trade negotiations go longer and prices remain low, we will look at that as we go forward, but we don't want to raise expectations that anything's under consideration at this point.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago U.S.

As I've often said, if we're going to feed 10 billion people by 2050, farmers worldwide need all the tools and technologies at our disposal, in addition to the immediate effect of slowing the development of Vietnamese agricultural production, there's the very real risk that Vietnam's farmers will turn to unregulated, illegal chemical products in place of glyphosate.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Health

In addition to the immediate effect of slowing the development of Vietnamese agricultural production, there's the very real risk that Vietnam's farmers will turn to unregulated, illegal chemical products in place of glyphosate.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Health

Today he told me he thought it was very likely that they could get it done and would do so if at all possible.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Environment

I thought it was a good sign that the Chinese extended their stay.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Top News

All the things that go on in a very mobile world today will only increase the likelihood of things transferring from one nation to another, we are committing even further, based on the most recent African swine fever, to up our game.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Health

Sharing the long borders that we do both on the north and south, it's important that we function together as one.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Health

The benefits for February will be provided.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Politics

I believe this provides ample time for Congress to act.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on Reuters 2 years ago Politics

Public policy matters. Leadership matters. And that is why this election is so cotton-pickin' important to the state of Florida, i hope you all don't mess it up.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

It’s unconscionable to think that in the state of California, with a growing economy — less than 4 percent unemployment — that we’re giving waivers, the problem is — honestly as the former governor of Georgia — the goal was to optimize. Maximize federal revenue into your state. That’s what governors, that’s what legislators do.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

A perfect example is in the South, where the schools want to serve grits, but the whole grain variety has little black flakes in it, and the kids won't eat it. The school is compliant with the whole grain requirements, but no one is eating the grits.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on CNN 3 years ago Top News

We’ve been hearing from a lot of parents, students and food service professionals about how we can do better in this role.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on FOX News 3 years ago Health

If kids aren’t eating the food, and it’s ending up in the trash, they aren’t getting any nutrition — thus undermining the intent of the program.

– Sonny Perdue

Found on FOX News 3 years ago Health

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