Dick Chrysler: “welfare cases in Michigan are down significantly, but more importantly, parents are working to provide for their own…”

“welfare cases in Michigan are down significantly, but more importantly, parents are working to provide for their own families in setting examples for their children to follow. Currently the State of Michigan is waiting on 76 additional waivers from the President to fully implement their welfare plan. The enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act would largely end the need for these waivers and allow Michigan to proceed with their reforms, truly helping the disabled and the people that need our help in restoring the basic human dignity and pride that comes from bringing home a paycheck and providing care for your family. However, if the President fails to approve these reforms for the third time, it is the children who will suffer and these children should not be left hostage any longer to elected officials breaking their promises. Mr. Speaker, I urge the President to sign the welfare reform today and truly end welfare as we know it.”