Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"Does USDA truly believe that the receipt of SNAP benefits prevents unemployed ABAWDs from seeking and securing gainful employment?"

"I appreciate you bringing this up as a topic because I see it every day, how important it is to have immigrants continuing to be a part of our country."

"We unequivocally oppose the proposed rule change, which would restrict states' flexibility to provide vital nutrition support to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families."

"one of the reasons why that proposal failed was because there was absolutely no evidence that those proposals would work."