My philosophy is tax cuts should not be given to people that do not pay taxes. That is a welfare program. And I do not object to all welfare programs. Although, I can tell you that every time that you give money to somebody who is not working, you are taking that money from someone who is working.
Discussing tax cuts and welfare programs during a budget program debate.
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