Political Quotes

“In a benevolent society, as America is, I think the most important function government can have is the care of those who may be unable to take care of themselves. As we know, with the Community Services Block Grant we are dealing with the very lowest-income part of our population. I doubt if there is a single Member here, either Republican or Democrat, who has not toured or at some point come into contact with probably multiple agencies which are working under this particular grant, and which has made a difference in the lives of people. I certainly have had that great opportunity as I have seen the Meals on Wheels programs and educational programs and helping with housing and helping with job development, and you name it, the various things these agencies do. It is a very clean flow through to these agencies. It is a very clean delivery system as they deal with that particular part of the population who needs help. This is a very important piece of legislation.”