Jeff Merkley said "Thousands of low-income elderly people rely on this program here in America to supplement their diets." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 10, 2018

Thousands of low-income elderly people rely on this program here in America to supplement their diets.

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Merkley points out the importance of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for vulnerable populations.

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