Political Quotes

“Let me just say that the First District of Arkansas, which my colleague represents, has a SNAP recipient percentage of 18.2 percent. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McIntyre), one of my fellow subcommittee ranking members on the Agriculture Committee. Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, on Monday I visited a food bank in my district to discuss the importance of healthy food for healthy families. It is clear from their example, among many, that a healthy mind and a healthy body means a healthy workforce and a more productive economy. In May, the Agriculture Committee passed a bipartisan farm bill with reforms to nutrition that would have saved almost $40 billion. That bill was defeated, and now we're considering a bill with serious ramifications that have proposed cuts that are not bipartisan and that go way too far. They will take away food from children, seniors, veterans, and military families. Our children are our future, and ensuring their access to healthy meals at school and at home is critical. The Greatest Generation paved our path to prosperity. How dare we not honor our seniors and we take food from them on their tables. Third, those who serve in our military, we should keep our promises and make sure that they and their families and our veterans do not go hungry. As one who has worked with both sides of the aisle, I implore my colleagues to oppose this bill. Work together.…”