"I know how State and USAID conduct their contracting, and you-all have a pretty dismal record in terms of contracting with minority and women-owned businesses."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chair, and thank you once again for your leadership and also for your assistance last Congress in getting our legislation, Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, passed, and I loo..."
"I want to see how that is working and if, in fact, that has been a priority within your funding mechanism."
"I served on this committee for over 10 years, and with Chairman Hyde and Chairman Lantos, and I am glad to see it still remains bipartisan."
"There is certainly no rationale for throwing hungry children, families, and seniors off of SNAP."
"I believe it is $1.70 generated in economic activity for every $1 in SNAP benefits."
"Many of us believe this is morally wrong and deeply troubling, especially considering nearly one in five children in America suffer from food insecurity."
"we must figure out pathways out of poverty into good-paying jobs"
"the cuts that are taking place just in that bill alone, Americans will lose thousands and thousands of jobs, and more people will be falling into poverty as a result"
"I believe it was political pressure and the fact I upheld my oath."
"There was pressure applied. You know, city manager asked several times during the process, well, can an arrest be made now?"