"We want folks to get work opportunities, and we don't want being eligible for public benefits to create an environment where you are not succeeding."
"the support from Congress to see that happen is probably essential."
"New Mexico is the 5th largest state in terms of land mass. In contrast, we are 36th in population."
"It is an issue we have to address."
"I get very concerned when that flexibility... can be utilized in a way that does exactly the opposite of the intent of the core program"
"the governor has unilaterally re-imposed very restrictive work requirements on SNAP recipients, even though there are no jobs"
"SNAP benefits must be increased to allow families to fully utilize the skills they learn in SNAP education programs."
"New Mexico finds itself in a really difficult situation where we have some of the highest poverty rates, highest food insecurity rates, highest unemployment rates now in the country."
"That is why they have a tall Congresswoman."
"I also want these benefits to be targeted in a meaningful way, and I want real opportunity, so that we don't have persistent poverty."
"I do the SNAP Challenge every time that is offered to Members of Congress."