Pat Ryan actually said...

Clearly, it is critical that we here in Congress ensure these safety nets remain available--and strong--for those who truly need and depend on them.

Emphasizing the importance of maintaining safety net programs during economic struggles.

12/08/2009

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You have to have an honest accounting of how much money is going out the door.

I think part of this, too, I think we need to look at the issue of poverty in context.

Our budget follows the tradition of this success.

It is in our national interest to create a class of people permanently dependent on the government? No, it is not.