I certainly hope the next time we have one of these hearings that the Secretary is here, or that you even bring a team here, because these are complex questions that really require complex and thorough answers.

Of course. I agree.

I just hoped you had some inside info.

I want your opinion. Do you think at this point, from what you hear from the people you speak to; because, you are going to have to be ready.

But actually, I have the most rural part of the state, and my district makes up, geographically, 40 percent of the state, so I have almost half of the state.

And I think you are right, and the world has changed. Whether we like it, whether we don't like it, it is the reality, and those of us in government have a responsibility to make sure that everybody does have that opportunity.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you all for being here and sharing your experiences, your knowledge, and your insight for everyone that is here.

The testimony we have heard today is important, and it is important, believe it or not, in New Jersey.

I really do believe that. And for my part, I am going to try to do everything I can to encourage that.

I do believe that the vast majority of Democrats and Republicans don't want to hurt poor people.

I have received estimates from the state Department of Human Services that we have a quarter million New Jersey households that receive SNAP under expanded categorical eligibility.