03/12/1997
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"My political concern is the political economy of America and what happens to the people in these communities and are they being treated fairly."
"The American people have made it abundantly clear that they want us to fix the welfare system."
"Every day without welfare reform drains our economic strength, saps our community spirit, and prevents Americans from being able to live up to their full potential."
"We shouldn't punish babies for their parents' mistakes."