I think it is important to say up front that this is America. We don't let people bleed in the street, we don't let people starve in their homes, and that is why programs such as SNAP are important.
Jeff Fortenberry: “I think it is important to say up front that this is America. We don't let people bleed in the street, we don't let…”
On the recordMarch 4, 2014
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Fortenenberry emphasizes the importance of SNAP in preventing hunger and supporting vulnerable populations.
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