Alma Adams actually said...

"I hope that we are able to use the oversight hearings as an opportunity to learn how the program works, before we pass judgment on the people who receive the benefits."

"I want to make sure both the adults and children in my district will continue to have access to SNAP if they need it."

"We will reduce barriers to participation. Working families will have to spend less time off of work."

"If a family is eligible because the parent makes very low wages, we would want the children to be able to not experience these multiple months of breaks of assistance."