On the recordMay 5, 2010
You know, I don't want to misquote, I believe it was President Reagan--I will give him credit at this point anyway--that made the statement that the best welfare program there is is a job.
Glenn Thompson: “You know, I don't want to misquote, I believe it was President Reagan--I will give him credit at this point anyway--that…”
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The speaker is discussing the importance of jobs in relation to welfare programs.
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