Political Quotes

“let me tell my colleagues, we all came to Washington to change how Washington works, and one of the most basic, fundamental changes we need to bring, of course, is reforming our welfare system. Between 1965 and 1994, America's taxpayers have spent $5.4 trillion on welfare, and what have we gotten? A failed welfare system. Who suffers the most under welfare today? The children of our Nation. In fact, as a result of our failed welfare programs are high rates of juvenile crime, more children living in poverty than ever before and higher rates of teenage illegitimacy. Our current welfare system has failed. Just last week this House passed real welfare reform, welfare reform that emphasizes work and family and responsibility. Twice now we have passed and sent to the President real welfare reform that emphasizes work and family and responsibility, and President Clinton vetoed it twice. Well, let us send it again. Let us send real welfare reform that emphasizes work and family responsibility. Let us hope that the third time is the charm. Let us hope the President signs the bill this time. We need welfare reform.”