Political Quotes

“I rise in support of Tanner-Castle. It is a good piece of legislation. Let me tell you about Charles Davis, a former NBA basketball star who grew up in south Nashville on welfare. By utilizing his athletic skill, he was able to receive a scholarship to college and eventually play for the Chicago Bulls. While he may be best known as a basketball great, he remains most admired in our community for his dedication to helping the disadvantaged. After years in the spotlight from his basketball achievements, he never forgot those less fortunate than himself, and he established the Charles Davis Foundation to provide funds that help individuals who are on welfare. He never forgot these people, because he knew firsthand what it was like to grow up on welfare. As a Congress, we to cannot forget these individuals. We can on longer delay welfare reform and we must enact a tough, balanced proposal while striving to preserve the basic guarantees of assistance to the disadvantaged. Reflecting the principles of work, family, and responsibility, I feel that the Castle-Tanner welfare reform bill achieves this effect.”