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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
I do think the SNAP program is essential to feed families, but I also know that, somehow, it needs to prime the pump and not be the pump.
Said by
Rick Allen
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Allen emphasizes the importance of SNAP while suggesting it shouldn't be the sole support.

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