the President said ``Wisconsin has the makings of a solid, bold welfare reform plan.'' He did not say he would sign the waivers sight unseen, without a public comment period. This process is wrong, plain and simply. Vote for the Kleczka substitute. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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