"However, from my conversations, as you are hearing today, and as I am sure you have heard over and over, there are some significant issues that clearly need to be addressed."
"Now, the issue that I have heard over and over is based on the fact that this program is centered around distributors, and this has led to some serious issues, logistical issues, as well as some issue..."
"In some cases we felt like we were working against, rather than with, existing local relationships, and that led to a failing to address critical last mile issues to ensure that the food actually got ..."
"Was there any sort of focus on under-served areas, and how you would actually distribute to those particular areas?"
"I appreciate you being there, so thank you very much."
"Let me tell you, going to the sites that have the National Guard make it a little bit easier, a little smoother."
"At the end of the day, the SNAP Program is the number one."
"In agricultural hubs like my district, what is USDA doing to ensure local produce reaches local food banks and nonprofits?"
"It is about governing through leadership rather than governing through crisis."
"Ignoring these types of delivery systems for these benefits can come with real costs."
"Basically, making that decision to protect the health and safety of their students unfortunately has led to a senseless decision by this Administration to remove those students that contribute so much..."
"I am leading a letter to the Honorable Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, asking Secretary Wolf to revisit this decision and hopefully answer some significant question..."