On the recordMarch 26, 1972
The present welfare system is not only morally bankrupt but is a significant factor in driving the States toward fiscal bankruptcy.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe present welfare system is not only morally bankrupt but is a significant factor in driving the States toward fiscal bankruptcy.
Special Message to the Congress on Welfare Reform
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