Joseph Knollenberg: “6 years ago we took a welfare system that nobody thought could be fixed and put it to work. The results have been…”

“6 years ago we took a welfare system that nobody thought could be fixed and put it to work. The results have been overwhelming. Welfare reform lifted nearly 3 million children from poverty and 9 million people left the welfare rolls altogether. Republicans led a welfare reform effort that has proved successful in replacing welfare checks with paychecks. We created a system that fostered independence, boosted personal income, and improved the well-being of children. By promoting work, recipients were encouraged to join the workforce. By redefining compassion, welfare recipients were given a new sense of hope. By passing welfare legislation, people were guided down the path of independence. We must guard against those who want to erode the progress that we have made, especially on so important an issue as changing the culture to promote strong families and a strong work ethic. Join me today and vote for H.R. 4700.”