Patrick Moynihan said "Because he is making an important point. Does he recall the occasion on which the Committee on Finance--of course he recalls-- held a retreat in Maryland, and the Senator from North Dakota learned about the proposal to deny welfare benefits to mothers of children who themselves were under 18. He returned to his State and checked that out to see just how much of a problem it was in North Dakota. Mr. President, you would be interested to know that there are four such families, two of whom had just arrived from West Virginia." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 6, 1995

Because he is making an important point. Does he recall the occasion on which the Committee on Finance--of course he recalls-- held a retreat in Maryland, and the Senator from North Dakota learned about the proposal to deny welfare benefits to mothers of children who themselves were under 18. He returned to his State and checked that out to see just how much of a problem it was in North Dakota. Mr. President, you would be interested to know that there are four such families, two of whom had just arrived from West Virginia.

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Patrick Moynihan

Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing welfare benefits and their impact during a Senate debate.

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