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Derrick Van Orden: “I would posit the reason that your programs are so…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Derrick Van Orden Speaks in Agriculture Hearing on SNAP

Published | Video Starts at 03:42

Okay, well, I would like to see those numbers. Because I'm a member of Congress now. Because of these programs. I take this very, very seriously, Mr. Hodel. I would posit the reason that your programs are so incredibly successful is specifically because you do not receive any government funding. Do you concur? That's been our business model, and it's been part of our success. Okay. (03:42–03:52)

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Asserts that the success of certain programs is due to the lack of government funding.

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