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Jim McGovern: “People are putting groceries back on the shelf because they…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

'Do You Believe That It's Safe?': McGovern Ruthlessly Presses Rollins Over Glyphosate Liability

Published June 4, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:20

What I will say is that wages are at the highest rate they've been in American history. Costs have never been higher. Costs have never been higher. Go to a grocery stor. People are putting groceries back on the shelf because they can't afford to pay their bill. Sir. All of us. Let me ask you speak about healthy food and specifically about toxic cancer causing chemicals like glyphosate that get sprayed on our crops. (03:20–03:26)

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“My farmers can't afford fertilizer. It's at record highs because of your administration.”
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“Earlier this year, you even bragged about kicking four and a half million people off nutrition assistance.”
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“A new report from the nonpartisan center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that the number includes at least 700,000 children.”
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“The average SNAP benefit is only about $2 per person per meal.”
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“Before the $200 billion in SNAP cuts go into effect that were part of the big ugly bill.”
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“Protection for glyphosate causes cancer.”
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“They can't afford diesel because of this president's reckless, illegal war.”
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“They can't afford farm equipment. It's more expensive than ever because of the stupid tariffs.”
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“Their markets have vanished because you illegally halted the local food procurement programs in some states.”
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“Because of this administration's cruel cuts to food assistance, many people in my community can no longer afford to buy fresh and local…”
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“Hunger is getting worse in this country.”
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“Hunger is getting worse in the United States of America.”
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“Costs have never been higher.”
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“Chairman Thompson has been pushing the Senate to include a liability shield for chemical companies that make glyphosate.”
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