"obviously, we want integrity in these programs and we want every penny to go to children who need it"
"On the other hand, we have situations where we do not want to add additional costs to the local schools..."
"I look forward to working with you on this important issue."
"This obesity epidemic requires a serious commitment on our part."
"I know in the last bill that we did, having community eligibility put into place has made a huge difference in Michigan..."
"I think that is always the juggling."
"Our children's health and well-being really are at a crossroads."
"Well, it is very impressive, what you have done, and when you look at the automated point of sale and the Statewide eligibility so that the schools do not have to be focused on that and it moves with ..."
"I guess I am trying to put in perspective--I realize we are making changes in the last five years, and the behaviors are always hard to change..."
"I have seen--I have visited a lot of school districts, some very creative, where you take the vegetable and you put green peppers and onion in the tacos..."
"I am looking forward to working with you to reauthorize this."