George W. Bush: “I used to say it was conservative to change welfare; it was…”

On the recordApril 17, 2002

I used to say it was conservative to change welfare; it was compassionate to help people help themselves.

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Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Reauthorization of Welfare Reform Legislation

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