"We are all obviously committed to doing everything we can to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse to the system."
"I really do think that we need a national policy to deal with the food insecurity and hunger in this country."
"There is not a single community that is hunger-free, and that is something we all should be ashamed about."
"I care very deeply about our food aid programs, and I appreciate very much both USDA and USAID for a lot of the incredible work that you are doing as we speak."
"I think the Feed the Future Initiative is a good initiative because it connects all the dots and comes up with a comprehensive plan to not only deal with the issue of hunger but to deal with the issue..."
"I think a lot of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle don't quite appreciate the benefits of these programs."
"I also think it also fulfills a moral obligation we have to be proud of this global effort to end hunger."
"I am worried because hunger is one of those things that doesn't seem to be getting better."
"My understanding is that these programs are pretty well run by independent analysis, and sometimes there is this perception out there that all we need to do is cut more overhead here and staff here."
"Which means that thousands or tens of thousands or millions of people will not be able to get food?"
"I mean, there is not an actual constituency out there to tell Members, please continue to vote for a robust food aid budget for international food aid programs."
"I think we need to do a better job of lifting this issue up and I think USAID and the Secretary of State and Secretary Vilsack have done a really good job with Feed the Future."