We do not want to be cruel to people. There is no reason to deny benefits for the sake of denying benefits.
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 1, 2023
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Vance emphasizes the importance of compassion in providing benefits.
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