I think whenever we entertain any of this we have got to make sure that we are getting value out of whatever we are proposing.

It is outrageous that people who have drug convictions cannot get SNAP.

I also plan to introduce legislation, the HAND UP Act, that will ensure SNAP is implemented in a way that measurably improves the employment outcomes of able-bodied Americans.

This work requirement has been in place since 1996, and was passed with bipartisan support, including that of Senator Joe Biden.

I think whenever we entertain any of this we have got to make sure that we are getting value out of whatever we are proposing.

I am concerned about proposals to limit this.

food banks are really critical for the support and foundation of SNAP.

SNAP is great. It needs to become a nutrition program.

I believe we can solve hunger. I believe that we can take what works, and we have seen a lot of things that are working across the country.

To see people who blew up this deficit so that the wealthiest people in America could have tax cuts... that makes no sense to me.

I also plan to introduce legislation, the HAND UP Act, that will ensure SNAP is implemented in a way that measurably improves the employment outcomes of able-bodied Americans.

Each and every one of those people are Americans, and they should have the same access to vital programs.