Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of this amendment, which will continue the allowance of flavored milk in school nutrition programs. Dairy products deliver nutrients critical to children's health and development. Milk is the top source of protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin D for children ages 2 to 11. Dairy also provides nutrients vital for immune health. Unfortunately, children are not consuming enough dairy to benefit from these essential nutrients. Removing flavored milk from schools only deters school-aged children from drinking milk. Mr. Chair, I ask my colleagues to support this amendment to continue to fully allow nonfat and low-fat flavored milk in grades K-12 to ensure our children have access to nutrients that they need. I will say to my Democratic colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we must be cautious when we are speaking about conflating politics with science. We have learned that over the last 3 years.”