Political Quotes

On the recordMay 4, 1994
Of course, if Mary does not have a job after she has been trained, you will kick her off welfare at that point.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing welfare policies and job training.

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