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JD Vance: “We do not want to be cruel to people. There is no reason to deny benefits for the sake of denying benefits.”

On the recordMay 2, 2023
We do not want to be cruel to people. There is no reason to deny benefits for the sake of denying benefits.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Vance emphasizes the importance of compassion in providing benefits.

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