We’ve had risk assessments performed by Harvard University, which said that even if we did have a small number of cases in this country that the likelihood of it spreading or getting into any kind of human health problem is very, very small.
Ann Veneman Quotes
We had a single find of BSE in this country. And we believe that what we're doing is appropriate action taken in an abundance of caution under the circumstances. And I believe it's the right thing to do.
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| Birth: | 29th June, 1949 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Public Servant |
About
Ann Margaret Veneman is the former Executive Director of UNICEF, a position she held from 2005 to 2010. Previously, Veneman was the United States Secretary of Agriculture, the first and only woman to hold that position. Veneman served as USDA Secretary from January 20, 2001 to January 20, 2005, leaving to become the fifth executive director of UNICEF. A lawyer by training, Veneman has practiced law in Washington, DC and California, including being a deputy public defender. Veneman serves as a co-leader of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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