Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 8, 2018
I would like the measure of success to be finding jobs for people so you can get out of poverty.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden emphasizes job placement over reducing welfare caseloads as a measure of success.

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