Bill Clinton actually said...

If we didn't do anything, about 4 in 10 people on welfare would continue to be on a while, get the help they need, get right off, and go on with their lives.

Context

Remarks on the Implementation of Welfare Reform and an Exchange With Reporters

04/09/1997

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