Edward Markey: “This problem of hunger is about to hit 42 million Americans.”

“Right now, they are in a political witness protection program hiding around America, refusing to come to Washington so that we can solve This problem of hunger is about to hit 42 million Americans. The president could choose to end this crisis. So I'm calling on President Trump to release these funds. Release them immediately. He has $5.5 billion that has been set aside for this very purpose.” (05:24–05:33)

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