I yield myself 30 seconds. Those statements, indeed, are an insult, an insult. That isn't what the administration has in mind. I read a letter from the Governor of Utah to the Secretary of HHS. In discussion with HHS officials, Utah suggested that: We be evaluated on the basis of the State's success in placing our customers in employment, while also using a full participation model. This approach would require some flexibility at the State level and the granting of a waiver. That's what this is about. Don't massage the truth. I now yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson).
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