Bill Clinton: “Welfare reform, if it's going to work, will have to have the…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 1997

Welfare reform, if it's going to work, will have to have the leadership of the private sector in turning welfare checks into paychecks.

Said by

Democratic · Arkansas

Source

Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Business Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters

More from Bill Clinton

Oct 14, 2025

Keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached

May 31, 2025

And I think we are facing challenges today without precedent in our history.

Jun 22, 2025

I endorse Andrew Cuomo for Governor.

Jun 22, 2025

The election will decide the next mayor of New York, and I urge you to vote for Andrew Cuomo.

Other voices in this conversation

Bill Clinton: “Welfare reform, if it's going to work, will have to have the leadership of the private sector in turning welfare checks…”