[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H9382-H9383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         GENUINE WELFARE REFORM

  (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, liberal Democrats love to portray 
themselves as the great champions of America's children. The President 
has even threatened to veto welfare reform for the third time unless, 
and I quote, it ``protects children.''
  For the last year, Bill Clinton has stood in the way of genuine 
welfare reform. He seems incapable of showing any determined leadership 
on any of the pressing social or economic issues facing this Nation. 
When he does act, he always hides behind children or some other alleged 
victim.
  If Bill Clinton were truly concerned about children and those in 
need, he would have kept the promises he made in his campaign. He would 
have kept his promise to end welfare as we know it. He would have kept 
his promise to balance the budget in 5 years. The list of broken 
promises goes on and on.
  The children of America don't need pandering they need a President 
who is willing to stand by his word, do the

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right thing, and sign commonsense welfare reform.

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