Jim Baird actually said...

"What can we do to improve our models and our modes of delivery that really makes this program more efficient?"

"There is strong evidence that SNAP is working well, but there are certainly parts of the program that could be improved."

"Sometimes, good intentions--I am talking about government programs--the good intentions don't really end up helping the people that we would like to help in a manner that we would like to help."

"The next reauthorization of the farm bill presents an opportunity to review the program with the benefit of lessons learned during the temporary government shutdown of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic t..."