Don Bacon actually said...

"Federal aid in such cases encourages the expectation of paternal care on the part of the government and weakens the sturdiness of our national character."

"I only hope you'll consider that the involvement of the Federal Government in helping people in my community has also brought its share of hurt."

"We still see increases in poverty, but it has gone down significantly since its peak. We have more work to do."

"I have to remember the SNAP Program is a supplementary program, and it is serving well."