Jim McGovern actually said...

"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."

"Make no mistake, in these tough times, the Federal nutrition programs are the safety net between hunger and health for millions of Americans."