In my view, both from a moral and from an economic perspective, we cannot turn our backs on the millions and millions of seniors who are hurting and who desperately need our help today.

The Older Americans Act provides Federal funding for many essential services for our Nation's seniors.

no senior in America should be left hungry or isolated.

as Senator Sanders likes to say, Meals on Wheels for an entire year for the equivalent of roughly 1 day in the hospital or 10 days in a nursing home.

In my view, both from a moral and from an economic perspective, we cannot turn our backs on the millions and millions of seniors who are hurting and who desperately need our help today.

I appreciate the chance to share how the OAA improves the lives of senior citizens.

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

Importantly, and this is maybe the main point of today, about 45 percent of funding from the Older Americans Act is used to provide meals to millions of frail and isolated seniors.

I would like to extend a special thanks to Chairman Sanders for his leadership on the OAA.

The Older Americans Act provides Federal funding for many essential services for our Nation's seniors.

Thank you, Senator Sanders.

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