Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"The rhetorical framing of these proposals, and the proposals themselves, seek to punish struggling Americans with harsh penalties for conditions beyond their control."

"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."