David Cicilline actually said...

There are instances where we need a large volume of food from the United States that we can inject into the system before the food economy collapses.

Cicilline discusses the necessity of U.S. food aid in emergencies.

02/13/2018

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What valid purpose is served by creating crimes at the Federal level if they duplicate crimes being effectively enforced by the States?

When it comes to criminal law, only those matters that cannot be handled by the States need to be addressed by the Federal Government.

I do not think that is advanced in a material way by the topic we are addressing today.

Like you, I believe important structural reforms to the program are necessary.