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On the recordMay 4, 1994
Well, as a matter of fact, aid for dependent children, which is welfare, and that is what we are talking about tonight, welfare reform, we are not talking about food stamp reform.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing welfare reform during a floor speech.

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