Political Quotes

“America is experiencing a serious problem: Too many working and able-bodied parents are not taking responsibility for their children. The time has come to declare war on our current welfare system so that we can properly address the situation. In every war, battles must be fought and won. One of the biggest battles we must fight is improving and reforming this Nation's child support enforcement problem. The reasons for engaging in this battle are clear: 63 percent of the absent parents in this country do not pay child support. Approximately $35 billion is lost each year in uncollected child support payments. And in my own State of Maryland, absent parents defaulted on more than $325 million in court-ordered child support in 1993. Most importantly, we all must remember--the children suffer when child support is not paid. As a nation and as a society we cannot afford a social safety net without expecting obligations and demanding responsibilities. For any type of welfare reform to be successful, individuals must accept the responsibility of working and providing for their families.”