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On the recordMay 4, 1994
They cannot go in and ask for an increase in pay. My last question, and I will try to be brief with this, lastly, do you believe that noncitizens should receive welfare, with the exception of refugees and individuals over the age of 75?
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Gary Franks
Republican · Connecticut

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Questioning welfare eligibility for noncitizens during a discussion.

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