"This is about farmers making ends meet."
"The people impacted by this funding freeze are hardworking, rural Americans and small businesses."
"I am worried that we are dealing with tight budgets here and we are making cuts no matter what."
"We really need to think about how do we get the levels of funding that you need because $450 million to move one community."
"We just need a bigger allocation."
"I learned a lot about the challenges that a new tribe faces, and I will look forward to working on the issues with you."
"Thank you for bringing up the real crime of the boarding schools and the importance of placing more emphasis on that."
"Actually, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act that has supports that would enable that."
"This bipartisan legislation would improve quality of life in the communities we serve by having the USDA provide direct assistance."
"I am fully opposed to doing any more in this farm bill that would restrict people's access to healthy foods."
"SNAP is becoming even more of a lifeline as families feel the impact of inflation and higher food costs."
"There are not enough childcare slots for people. There isn't adequate housing. There isn't always adequate transportation in rural areas."