[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H9380-H9381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PRESIDENT SHOULD SIGN WELFARE REFORM BILL

  (Mr. CHRYSLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CHRYSLER. Mr. Speaker, welfare cases in Michigan are down 
significantly, but more importantly, parents are working to provide for 
their own families in setting examples for their children to follow. 
Currently the State of Michigan is waiting on 76 additional waivers 
from the President to fully implement their welfare plan.
  The enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act 
would largely end the need for these waivers and allow Michigan to 
proceed with their reforms, truly helping the disabled and the people 
that need our help in restoring the basic human dignity and pride that 
comes from bringing home a paycheck and providing care for your family.
  However, if the President fails to approve these reforms for the 
third time, it is the children who will suffer and

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these children should not be left hostage any longer to elected 
officials breaking their promises.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the President to sign the welfare reform today 
and truly end welfare as we know it.

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