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On the recordJune 9, 2015
right now we have a safety net that is designed to catch people falling into poverty. What we need is a safety net to lift people out of poverty.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Paul Ryan emphasizes the need for a safety net that helps people escape poverty.

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