We are failing at our obligation as policy makers and as stewards of taxpayer dollars when we neglect our oversight committees.

I think nutrition and fresh foods is a very important topic here.

opening statement

I want to first reiterate how important it is for this Committee, and frankly, all the committees of Congress to bring forward to the Administration for conversations such as these.

The pandemic has shown us that there are so many different ways to do things, that massive spending does not necessarily lead to desired outcomes.

We respectfully request a written response within thirty (30) days that explains the reasons why this important project was dropped.

I certainly applaud the Biden Administration's swift efforts to counter some of these challenges.

There's all sorts of threat to the U.S. as the global reserve currency.

It has been a positive-sum game that nations that allied with us... have benefited.

It's a mistake to take people off Committees because this is a precedent that the Democrats are going to have to live by when they are the minority and I say that as someone I think it's bad for the institution.

They`re being intentionally deceived by some folks in our party in Washington and some of the so-called conservative media outlets. To say that a bill is right for your district, right for your state, and that -- something you helped…

I hope we can all agree that even one hungry veteran or servicemember is too many.

Thank you, Chair[wo]man Hayes and Ranking Member Bacon, for the opportunity to provide this statement on this vital issue.

we do not want that to be considered taxable income, or real taxable income, because it will end up being a 10 or 20 percent cut with taxes taken out for these individuals.

That is why, to address that specific issue, I introduced the bipartisan Military Hunger Prevention Act.

I think we have so many more enlisted members who are supporting families and need additional supports.

We have to do more to take care of those who have protected us, who have served us.

Thank you very much. And again I thank our panelists for being on today and sharing your perspective.