Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2019
I would say that tolerating hunger and food insecurity in this country is too expensive.
Said by
Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro emphasizes the high cost of food insecurity over maintaining social safety net programs.

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