Joe Courtney actually said...

"The best way to reduce food stamp expenditures is to increase employment and earnings."

"Frankly, that is not trying to take a cheap shot at people that--our predecessors."

"the department's reaction or response to the GAO study was that they agreed with its findings and pledged to, again, come up with an action plan to follow up in terms of changes to comply with the rec..."

"Raising the minimum wage is not only good for the millions of workers that would directly benefit, but also for our economy as a whole."