Andrea Seastrand: “over 200 years ago 13 States came together to form the foundation of a new nation. Their union was based on the belief…”

“over 200 years ago 13 States came together to form the foundation of a new nation. Their union was based on the belief that big centralized government is bad government. Today, 37 States later, that belief is especially true when you consider welfare reform. History teaches us again and again that States know best when it comes to the welfare of their citizens. Unfortunately, this is a lesson lost on President Clinton. When it comes to welfare waivers, the President refuses to allow States to do it their way. He has denied waivers outright in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Wyoming, and has forced other States to come to Washington on bended knee. His plan would not allow States to limit benefits to less than 5 years nor would it provide for any new flexibility in operating child protection programs. Madam Speaker, there was a historical reason why this country was named the United States of America, and we should do everything in our power to prevent it from becoming the united state of big Bill Clinton government.”