Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
the majority of people who can work actually do work who are on SNAP.
Said by
Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern asserts that most SNAP recipients are working or capable of working.

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