On the recordMay 16, 2017
I think that what your success story really illustrates to all of us is that, you know, those programs are not about trying to breed dependency.
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congress.govTerri Sewell: “I think that what your success story really illustrates to all of us is that, you know, those programs are not about…”
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Sewell emphasizes the positive impact of assistance programs on success stories.
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