"If we can just do it in one fell swoop or if we can make sure that children are taken care of with one application process versus another, why create more bureaucracy, to use an argument that would support your line of thinking on this side of the aisle."
"I believe these ill-conceived attempts to eliminate broad-based cat-el were unsuccessful, in part, because cat-el is a state option that is widely used."
"The purpose of today's hearing is to examine the impact of any potential action by the Administration to eliminate or dramatically restrict the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's use of categ..."
"I am willing and eager to engage my Republican colleagues in a conversation about how to make this program more effective and accessible to hungry Americans..."
"Again I ask, what do Congressional Republicans and this Administration have against poor people?"
"According to the Congressional Budget Office, eliminating broad-based cat-el would mean 400,000 eligible households would lose SNAP benefits."
"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."
"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 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."
"If you are having problems finding them, we know people everywhere, and we can make recommendations to you."