Marcia Fudge actually said...

"Today's hearing is only the beginning. I intend to closely review this program to ensure that it meets its intended policy goals and operates efficiently for all those depending on its promised succes..."

"I would encourage you to do that surveying so that we can look into the future, have a better idea of how much local food was accessed."

"Let us continue to work together to come up with some solutions, because it is not about just feeding kids who can come to the congregate centers."

"The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it an economic toll that has left millions of Americans jobless and without the basic income needed to purchase food for their families."