Governor's State of the State speeches, late 1990s: on Welfare & Poverty


George W. Bush: More assistance for transition off welfare

Those who remain on welfare [need] this clear message: If you are able to work or train, you must work or train. And if you refuse to help yourself, then Texas cannot help you. For those who are working to win their independence, the state can do more to help. I propose increased child care funding for low-income mothers; transition benefits to help those moving from welfare to work and second chance homes to help unwed teenage moms nurture their children in a safe and structured environment.
Source: 1999 State of the State Address, Austin TX Jan 27, 1999

George W. Bush: Limit benefits and require work

We put time limits on benefits, required work and education.. We’ll give you a hand, but you owe something in return for taxpayers’ help. We should require unmarried teen mothers to live with their parents or in a group home to qualify for taxpayer assistance. We should not give additional cash benefits for having more children while on welfare. We must enforce sanctions against able-bodied welfare recipients who refuse to work or even look for work.
Source: 1997 State of the State Address, Austin TX Jan 28, 1997

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