Political Quotes

“the children of Alabama, like those of the rest of the Nation, depend on the food programs of the Federal Government. Some come from very needy families who cannot afford to feed their children. In my district, one of the poorest in the Nation, these food programs for kids make the difference between health and sickness, or between the ability to concentrate or become distracted from their class studies. These programs make the difference between a successful student and one who fails. In the 7th district of Alabama, nearly two-thirds of students served cannot afford to pay. Even field kids who cannot afford to pay for their breakfast meal under Federal guidelines receive food. Mr. Speaker, this is a catastrophe. We must take care of our kids. We must protect our kids. Cutting food programs will literally take food out of the mouths of young kids. This we cannot afford to do. Mr. Speaker, we must prepare for the future. Those of us who wish to balance the budget do not wish to balance the budget on the backs of kids.”