Rep. John Lewis on Welfare Law
Speech during final passage debate
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Speech during final passage debate
Last speech before vote on final passage
The senator explains the previous attempts at the bill
HR 1214, Personal Responsibility Act of 1995
Reps Jerrold Nadler and John Lewis opposed cuts to welfare supported by Republicans and Bill Clinton