Political Quotes

“I am pleased that the Republican majority have incorporated many of the suggestions included in the Castle-Tanner proposal. Therefore, I will join my fellow colleagues in support of H.R. 3734 as offered by the Republican majority. Madam Chairman, this bill answers the American people's demands to reform the current welfare program and addresses many of the concerns of the bipartisan Castle-Tanner group, the Governors and the administration. Over the past 18 months, this Congress has set out to truly reform the welfare program, and twice our efforts have been stopped by two Presidential vetoes. Madam Chairman, the American people recognize that the current welfare system is a failure. It traps welfare recipients in a cycle of dependency, and undermines the values of work and family that form the foundation of communities. The welfare state has created a world where children have no hope for tomorrow.”