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George W. Bush: “Welfare reform in 1996 was good and sound and compassionate public policy.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2002
Welfare reform in 1996 was good and sound and compassionate public policy.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on the Welfare Reform Agenda

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