"I believe that hospitals are one of the basic physical and organizational facilities needed for communities to thrive, no matter the size, location, or demographics."
"These large expenses can be a huge burden, given our lack of access to capital."
"Over the past year, rural hospitals answered the call to service during the COVID-19 pandemic."
"SNAP is perhaps the most important anti-hunger program that we have, and charity can't do it alone."
"As a Member of Congress, I am ashamed that so many people in this country don't know where their next meal is going to come from."
"Hunger is not inevitable--it's a policy choice."
"far too often the commentary that comes out of Washington, D.C. does more to stigmatize people than help people get back on their feet."
"I appreciate both of you for your courage and for coming and sharing your stories, and I look forward to continuing to work with you and others on this panel."
"This is not a charity. This is our moral obligation. We all ought to be committed to making sure that nobody in this county is food-insecure or goes hungry."
"He’s either a worse negotiator than Donald Trump, getting everything he wants and then walking away, or he’s a coward."
"The American people deserve the truth."