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Richard K. Armey: “I just cannot believe the President of the United States did not give consideration to all of these ailments described…”

On the recordMay 30, 1996
I just cannot believe the President of the United States did not give consideration to all of these ailments described here on the floor. I cannot believe the President of the United States would have taken such callous disregard when he went to Wisconsin just a few days ago and so enthusiastically endorsed this Wisconsin plan and pledged that he would grant these waivers.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the President's support for a welfare reform plan during a House floor debate.

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