Political Quotes

“I share his sentiment that welfare reform needs to be bipartisan in nature. And we have had discussions off the floor that both sides have moved from the initial introductions of legislation, even here in the Senate, and have moved more together. I think the Dole bill, as introduced, comes more toward a common ground. And I hope--in fact, I am optimistic--that with some refinements, we can get bipartisan support for the Dole package. I admit that the Democratic leader's package has moved significantly from past welfare reform efforts that we have seen here on the Senate floor from the other side of the aisle. That is a constructive move in the direction of real reform. I have a few questions... about the bill that is on the floor. I know he was very involved in drafting it. I guess it is more of a concern that I have where I sort of see that the bill falls a little short, and where we might be able to move again in a more constructive way forward.”