Bill Lee actually said...

"This is why my bill is so important, because it would help bring attention to this very important issue."

"I think we need some more sticks on this policy."

"We are going to have to catch up now, and we are going to have to do more to make sure food security doesn't become even a larger problem in this country as a result directly from the shutdown."

"The economy is still not working for everyone, and the Administration should not make it worse by decimating one of our most effective safety net programs."