Political Quotes

“score another victory for the American consumer. Today this House, after years of failure, will finally bring about common sense legal reform. Another promise kept by the new Republican majority, and soon we will keep another promise. We will again honor our Contract With America by passing real welfare reform. We will pass this legislation with the help of people. People on welfare need to break the bonds of dependency. They need hope, not a handout. We will send a clear message that those who are able to work will work to support themselves and their families. Those who can work but will not will no longer get a free ride at the expense of those who have traditionally footed the bill. Mr. Speaker, in the coming days we will hear more of the same from our liberal friends. There will be whining and weeping and gnashing of teeth. They will play fast and loose with the truth. But we will fight. We will fight for real welfare reform. It is time that the hard-working taxpayers of this country finally get a break. It is time for welfare reform. We will finally deliver that to the American people, who have been demanding it for such a long time.”