Ronald Reagan said "The bulk of the people on welfare aren't just lazy bums or cheaters—they want nothing more than to be independent." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 8, 1987

The bulk of the people on welfare aren't just lazy bums or cheaters—they want nothing more than to be independent.

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Republican · California

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Remarks at a White House Briefing for Supporters of Welfare Reform

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