Lloyd Doggett actually said...

"Unfortunately, both ends of that partnership seem to be fraying and, along with it, the protection that millions of poor families rely upon."

"As one who supported the 1996 welfare reform legislation, I welcome this opportunity to examine how well the States have been fulfilling their obligations under that legislation."

"Such as the minimum wage, such as not going back to child labor and working excessive hours without being paid overtime."

"Fortunately, in February a number of our Republican colleagues, after a great deal of foot dragging and creating an unnecessary crisis for too many of our families, joined with us as Democrats in main..."