Virginia Foxx: “It is sobering to know that American exceptionalism is only a few degrees away from extinction. It should never be that…”

“It is sobering to know that American exceptionalism is only a few degrees away from extinction. It should never be that way. One of the greatest threats we face as a Nation is the creation of a welfare state and, subsequently, the mentality that is bred by one. It seems that many have forgotten the simple principle that Americans have always abided by: Here, we work to earn our keep. Over the course of the last 9 months, that principle has become lost. It is evident that America is no longer slouching toward socialism; we are standing on its doorstep. We are much better than this as a country. The welfare-without-work expansions that are being proposed by the majority are dangerous. One of those expansions is the child tax credit that bears no work requirements for recipients. Twenty-five years ago, Republicans and Democrats came together to reform America's welfare system. It was a bipartisan effort through and through. But if you fast-forward to today, the majority has ignored the spirit of that agreement in favor of their own distorted agenda. Simply put, the majority has turned the child tax credit into a cash- for-kids handout. Remember, the recipients of this handout are not required to work to receive it. Just last week, President Biden admitted during a CNN townhall that he opposes a work requirement. Keep in mind that members of the President's own party, such as Senator Manchin, are advocating for a work requirement.…”