Jim McGovern actually said...

"These are really vital programs. I think all of us when we go into our districts, we see people who are in really tough situations."

"If the economy gets better, the amount we spend goes down."

"I don't think all programs are equal, and certainly programs that provide nutrition and food to people in this country to ensure that they don't go hungry I think need to be prioritized."

"We have been very aggressive in working with states to help them understand both how to reduce improper payments and the importance of continuing to reduce improper payments."