"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 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 am worried because hunger is one of those things that doesn't seem to be getting better."
"I think a lot of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle don't quite appreciate the benefits of these programs."
"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."
"SNAP error rates are at historic lows and are at levels unseen in both the public and private sectors."
"I am hopeful that any cuts to agriculture are reasonable and fair compared to other parts of the budget."
"I do have a request in to the President calling for a White House conference."
"I think everybody, Republican and Democratic, are all committed to trying to end hunger in America."
"We need to connect the dots because ending hunger is not just about SNAP, it is not just about WIC, it is about a whole bunch of other things."
"I would urge you to help me convince the President to go ahead with that conference."