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Governor Mitt Romney and Welfare
I’ve compiled these quotes and press releases from Governor Mitt Romney on Welfare. Please help me write a summery of his beliefs and actions regarding welfare. If we do good enough job, maybe we can add a new section to this site:
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People from both political parties have long recognized that welfare without work creates negative incentives that lead to permanent poverty. It robs people of self-esteem. - Mitt Romney
2005
“Fundamentally, this is a debate about the best way to help someone lead a fulfilling life. We know that the best system isn’t about a handout but a hand up.” –Source: press release on welfare reform (July 2005)
“People want a chance to work so they can build self-sustaining lives instead of relying on a welfare check that will keep them trapped in poverty,” said Romney. “By providing support services and incentives where necessary, we want to give welfare recipients the opportunity to achieve independent and fulfilling lives.” Source: 01-24-2005 Press Release
“The welfare policies that Massachusetts instituted in 1995 were ahead of their time. But, the times have changed and we now lag behind the rest of the nation,” said Romney. “To help welfare recipients change their lives for the better, we need to update our laws.” Source: 01-24-2005 Press Release
2006
“The prospect of $56 million in federal sanctions and the reality that the status quo dooms thousands of women and their children to a life of poverty should serve as a catalyst for change,” said Romney. Source: 03-15-2006 Press Release
“Work is an important and necessary part of life for all adults, and every member of our society should contribute to the level of his or her abilities,” said Romney in a letter delivered to legislative leadership today. “I believe in providing adequate supports and building in flexibility for individuals with disabilities and other barriers.” Source: 03-15-2006 Press Release
“We should ask that all adults participate in work activities to their fullest ability,” said Romney. “By lowering our expectations, we are potentially dooming people to a lifetime of dependency and poverty.” Source: 03-15-2006 Press Release
“As the Haleigh Poutre case demonstrates, errors in human judgment occur. What is unusual is how many people involved in Haleigh’s care – medical professionals, case workers and administrators from many disciplines – made errors. I welcome new systems and processes that will identify and guard against circumstances where human error may have severe consequences,” said Romney. Source: 03-21-2006 Press Release
“Exempting thousands of welfare recipients from a work requirement and loosely defining what constitutes work for others moves Massachusetts backwards from our commitment to help people attain self-sufficiency,” said Romney. Source: 07-28-2006a Press Release
“My amendments will help families in need of assistance and will move Massachusetts closer to federal standards,” said Romney. Source: 07-28-2006 Press Release
“Over a decade ago the Commonwealth and federal government embarked on a path to end ‘welfare-as-we-know-it,’ ” said Romney. “We must be careful not to revert back to ‘welfare-as-we-used-to-know-it,’ a failed social policy that perpetuates poverty.” Source: 07-28-2006a Press Release
Governor Mitt Romney and Welfare Press Releases
2005
01-24-2005; With work, Governor Mitt Romney helps welfare recipients get on their feet
2006
03-15-2006; Without welfare reform, Governor Mitt Romney warns that Massachusetts stands to lose $56 million in federal funds
03-21-2006; Poutre panel recommends reforms in child welfare system
07-28-2006; Governor Mitt Romney files amendments to welfare bill
Governor Mitt Romney and Welfare Quotes
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~~~Mike
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