He didn't say he was sorry about it, so it sounded like a wish. There was no dread or sorrow expressed.
And the reality is that we have too many hungry (not starving, but malnourished) children in the USA already. Getting back to the topic, taking more meals away from them (which is what this poor excuse for a legislator wanted) will only make matters worse.
Why should he say sorry? He didn't bankrupt us. He's plenty upset by it, can't you tell by his posts?
If they are of legal age there is nothing wrong with teaching them to work.