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George W. Bush: The welfare system became an enemy of individual effort and responsibility.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2002
The welfare system became an enemy of individual effort and responsibility.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on the Welfare Reform Agenda

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