David Weldon: “I did hear about some of the good things they do representing people who are being unfairly evicted from their housing…”

“I did hear about some of the good things they do representing people who are being unfairly evicted from their housing, helping out the poor. But I did get them to acknowledge that there are Legal Services Corporation lawyers in some localities, unfortunately it was not in mine, that engage in what I would call public advocacy to basically thwart the will of the people. And we have heard examples from the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Burton] and some of my other colleagues of some of the horrendous cases where the people of the United States want welfare reform, and Legal Services Corporation lawyers are fighting welfare reform in some localities. We heard about Megan's law that gives parents the ability to be notified when sex offenders are moving into their neighborhood. We hear about Legal Services Corporation attorneys advocating against this legislation. I have in front of me a whole list after list of examples of where Legal Services Corporation attorneys are engaging in left-wing liberal advocacy and in many cases going exactly against the will of the people.”