Jason Smith actually said...

"I hope this can be the area where Congress can come together and ensure that our welfare policies will work for a new generation."

"Families like the one I grew up in and millions of others across America, they do the best they can to stretch every dollar to make ends meet."

"Government policies have too often encouraged Americans not to work, resulting in increased dependency and millions of unfilled jobs."

"This is a first step in ensuring that welfare programs work for America's families by helping lift them out of poverty and instead of keeping them trapped."