Marcia Fudge actually said...

"More than 98,000 North Carolinians and 35,000 children would lose food assistance, including school meals for children, if this flexibility is eliminated."

"I am strongly opposed to a similar change in the farm bill, because, according to the Congressional Budget Office, it would take school meals away from 265,000 children nationwide."

"I represent one of poorest districts in the United States. They come to my office every day wanting to find a job."

"There is something that is not quite right. But please let me know what your progress is on that."