Chairmen Boozman and Thompson
“As I have met and talked with Ms. Rollins, it is clear the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities will be her focus. It is also clear that she has the relationships across this new administration, and an understanding of the processes in which decisions are made in the executive branch, to best position our producers for success. I look forward to seeing her bring her considerable skills and abilities to bear at USDA for the benefit of our farmers, ranchers and rural communities.” Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman
“@RealDonaldTrump’s pick for Agriculture Secretary, @BrookeLRollins is a champion for farmers, ranchers, and America’s rural communities. We’re excited to work with her to deliver real results for America's farming families.” House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson
Senate Agriculture Committee Members
“With her long personal and professional connection to agriculture and rural America, Brooke Rollins understands the needs of our farmers and ranchers. I appreciate her commitment to work with me on passing the strongest possible farm bill and to get assistance out to producers quickly and efficiently. I look forward to working with her on these key priorities and to her visit in North Dakota, so she can see firsthand the incredible work our state is doing on precision ag, including at Grand Farm and NDSU.” Senator John Hoeven
“I think Brooke Rollins is going to be a great Secretary of Agriculture. Brooke has a wealth of experience in the agricultural policy and understands the important role USDA plays in rural states like Mississippi. I look forward to the Senate confirming her nomination so that she can get to work to make sure USDA and all its agencies are working for rural areas and the wellbeing of our nation.” Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
“I’m excited to welcome to Ms. Brooke Rollins to Washington as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture. She is an ag girl at heart, and clearly knows how to get things done. I have full confidence in your ability to lead this department, full faith and confidence.”Senator Joni Ernst
“As Alabama's voiced on the Senate Ag Committee, I will continue fighting to secure our agriculture supply chain so our agriculture community can continue to put food on the table. And that starts with someone like Brooke Rollins as our Secretary of Agriculture. She is a terrific nominee, and I look forward to working with her on the Committee.” Senator Tommy Tuberville
“I just can’t emphasize enough my support for Brooke Rollins. I think she’s just going to be an incredible Secretary of Agriculture; I think she’s going to give us a loud voice. She absolutely has the president’s ear and I think she’s going to be great for Kansas agriculture and rural America for that matter.” Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.
“The American family farm has to be protected like no other—it is the very backbone of our country. Brooke Rollins understand this American Dream and will be a strong voice for our farmers as the Secretary of Agriculture.” Senator Jim Justice
More Support from Senators
“Brooke's agricultural roots will serve her well as Secretary of Agriculture to give farmers and producers from the Lone Star State and across the country a clarion voice when it comes to President Trump's Cabinet.” Senator John Cornyn
“At every stage she’s proven herself to be a leader. She’s proven herself to be an innovative policy thinker and she’s proven herself able to bring people together to accomplish major objectives. All of those skills will serve her and the farmers and ranchers of America exceptionally well.” Senator Ted Cruz
“Our next Agriculture Secretary @BrookeLRollins understands that food security is national security. She is a champion for putting Americans first and will fight for the hardworking men and women who feed and clothe our country. Together, we will work to strengthen our family farms for generations to come.” Senator Katie Britt
Support from Policy Leaders and Stakeholders
“I’m confident that Rollins will be one of the most effective and intelligent Secretaries of Agriculture we have ever had. She will work to make sure American farmers are able to work and succeed no matter their size. She will make sure the USDA runs efficiently and keeps America’s food supplies abundant, affordable, and safe.” Former Speaker Newt Gingrich
“... there is no doubt that Rollins has the connections, the tools, and the good ol’ fashioned know-how she needs to be that strong leader and to succeed in the fight for America’s farmers as our next secretary of agriculture.” Former USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue
“I just think she’s got the right blend of agriculture and policy experience.” Former USDA Secretary Mike Johanns
“The good news is that America is going to have a friend to farmers back in the White House soon. President-elect Trump scored win after win for our farm families during his first term and I know that’s one of his top goals for his second. But as the old saying goes, personnel is policy. That’s why we need Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of agriculture, to be confirmed as soon as possible.” Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
“I was honored to meet today with incoming Secretary of Agriculture @BrookeLRollins and discuss our shared priorities for agricultural producers, strengthening American energy independence, and feeding a growing world. Secretary Rollins is a dynamic and experienced leader and I look forward to partnering with her and President @realDonaldTrump to put America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers first.”Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
“… there are few better-qualified than Secretary-designate Brooke Leslie Rollins to understand and engage state concerns, state priorities, and state action. Thanks to the work and experience of her robust and impressive public career, she possesses a deep appreciation for federal, state and local government working partnerships——especially on issues of the utmost importance to our shared rural communities.” Republican Governors
“But what is most special about Brooke is that she hasn’t lost her heart. Over the years — from the governor’s office to the West Wing — Brooke Rollins has never changed from that small-town Texas girl who wanted to make life better for the folks back home: the farmers and ranchers of this great Nation. That is why she will make an excellent secretary of agriculture and continue to change the world for the better. I’m proud to support her nomination, and I know that the true beneficiaries of her continued service will be those who built the United States of America — America’s farmers.” Former Secretary of Energy and Texas Governor Rick Perry
“In addition, her experience as an executive, building and running two large public policy organizations, has prepared her to provide effective executive leadership for USDA’s important, wide-ranging activities and large workforce. Her close working relationship with incoming President Trump will ensure that agriculture and rural America have a prominent and influential voice at the table when critical decisions are made in the White House.” Agriculture Stakeholder Organizations