Edward Jackson said "I am deeply concerned that, instead of addressing our nation's persistent food insecurity, some people would like to suggest we should police the purchase of SNAP recipients." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 6, 2023

I am deeply concerned that, instead of addressing our nation's persistent food insecurity, some people would like to suggest we should police the purchase of SNAP recipients.

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Edward Jackson

Democratic · Virginia

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Expressing concern over policing SNAP purchases instead of addressing food insecurity.

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