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Cass Ballenger: liberal Democrats love to portray themselves as the great champions of America's children. The President has even…

On the recordJuly 31, 1996
liberal Democrats love to portray themselves as the great champions of America's children. The President has even threatened to veto welfare reform for the third time unless, and I quote, it ``protects children.'' For the last year, Bill Clinton has stood in the way of genuine welfare reform. He seems incapable of showing any determined leadership on any of the pressing social or economic issues facing this Nation. When he does act, he always hides behind children or some other alleged victim. If Bill Clinton were truly concerned about children and those in need, he would have kept the promises he made in his campaign. He would have kept his promise to end welfare as we know it. He would have kept his promise to balance the budget in 5 years. The list of broken promises goes on and on. The children of America don't need pandering they need a President who is willing to stand by his word, do the right thing, and sign commonsense welfare reform.
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Cass Ballenger
North Carolina

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Criticizing President Clinton's stance on welfare reform and his leadership on social issues.

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