Bill Clinton actually said...

For welfare reform to succeed, savings should result from moving people from welfare to work, not from cutting people off and shifting costs to the States.

Context

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval Budget Reconciliation Legislation

12/05/1995

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