While it is generally agreed that people should not lose benefits in shifting from the present welfare program to the Supplemental Security Income program, it is unfortunate that the Congress has chosen this method of maintaining assistance levels.
Statement on Signing the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973.
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