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E. Clay Shaw, Jr.: Ms. Norton, I would like to explore what I see is a possible division in the ranks on your side to see if I can put a…

On the recordMay 4, 1994
Ms. Norton, I would like to explore what I see is a possible division in the ranks on your side to see if I can put a spotlight on it to try to set up the stage as to where we are going to be when this debate finally comes to the floor of the House of Representatives. Do you agree, and I would ask you to answer this yes or no, do you agree that there is a welfare crisis in this country today?
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E. Clay Shaw, Jr.
Florida

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Questioning the existence of a welfare crisis during a debate.

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