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On the recordMay 4, 1994
We certainly believe that the majority of individuals will be able to move off welfare in the near future. One of the things that I think Republicans rely on very clearly is the good faith of the American people that given an opportunity for a job----
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Susan Molinari
New York

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Discussing welfare reform and the potential for individuals to find employment.

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