Lloyd Doggett actually said...

"I am thankful that it wasn't, because I think the unemployed need the assistance more in my state than Governor Perry needs their money to pay off state bonds."

"Yes, sir. We are one of the central planners that the chairman was referring to, and I have concern with this implementation timeline that there will be problems in the near term."

"We should be concerned about strip clubs or any abuse of this system and see that those who abuse these programs do not receive assistance, whether they are a pharmaceutical manufacturer or an individ..."

"As we take up this question of how to reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program I think we should focus on two goals: helping able-bodied recipients find the work that they need,..."