[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H7663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS IN THE REPUBLICAN PLAN FOR 
                             WELFARE REFORM

  (Mr. EWING asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, the Republican plan for welfare reform has 
five pillars: Welfare reform should not be a way of life; we should 
have work, not welfare; we should not pay welfare to noncitizens and 
felons; we should return power and money to the States; and we should 
restore personal responsibility.
  Unfortunately, the President's plan has no time limit as far as how 
long you can get welfare, no real work requirement. It continues to pay 
noncitizens and felons, and it has maximum Federal control, not States' 
rights.
  Mr. Speaker, what we need to do is be concerned about the welfare 
recipient. Pass a good welfare reform bill that restores respect, 
increases initiative, and provides a brighter future for welfare 
recipients.

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