[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 54 (Thursday, March 23, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 REPUBLICAN WELFARE PLAN HURTS CHILDREN

  (Mrs. CLAYTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, out of this debate has come a paradox--a 
puzzle. The Republicans say that they can save $70 billion through 
welfare reform. They say they can save that amount and increase 
spending, at the same time. We say that $70 billion in reduced spending 
is a cut. They want to use the money saved to give a tax break to the 
wealthiest Americans. We want to use the money cut to give a break to 
the children of America.
  Who is right? Their bill ends entitlements; sharply cuts back aid to 
disabled children; allows below inflation growth for food stamps; puts 
a 5-year spending freeze on the largest cash program; reduces foster 
care; punishes fatherless children; and cuts off benefits after 5 
years. They have the power to force this plan on the American people. 
Whatever piece of this puzzle you pick, the result is the same. They 
say they are saving money, but they are sacrificing children.

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