On the recordMarch 2, 1995
It is time for us to say that after $5 trillion our Great Society experiments to end poverty have been an utter failure. And while there are those who feel threatened by this honest assessment, mainly because their jobs or outdated way of thinking is finally being scrutinized, I submit these are well-intentioned people with well-intentioned programs that simply have not worked. After billions of taxpayers dollars we have not ended poverty and in fact, the problems associated with poverty has worsened. Welfare programs should not be judged by how many people are on them, But instead, by how many people are off them. Mr. Speaker, this situation must end and that is why this Congress must reform welfare now. I remember when our President as a candidate said: "We will end welfare as we know it." Instead of fighting us, instead of using disingenuous scare tactics, I encourage our President to join us in our efforts.
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