"We have a hunger problem in this country. There is not a congressional district in America that is hunger-free."
"The people who are hungry, who are dealing with hunger, deserve respect. They deserve dignity."
"We can end hunger in this country. So please join me in this effort."
"Ending hunger is something that we as Americans can do, and it absolutely should be a bipartisan effort."
"There is a cost to hunger. There is a cost to the status quo."
"I consider both of them incredible partners in the fight to end hunger, and I appreciate their advocacy for policies that will help alleviate and ultimately end hunger once and for all."
"The majority of those who are able-bodied who can work are working, and they still earn so little they qualify for SNAP."
"I am proud to say that I have worked with this coalition since day one."
"If you are hungry, you can't focus. A worker who is hungry, they are not productive in the workforce."
"I appreciate, too, the fact that everybody is always reminding us that a lot of the people who are hungry in this country work."
"I think if we are going to move forward, we need to hear from those with lived experiences."