Session #104 · 1995–97

Speech #1040042102

Of course we need to reform many areas of the existing welfare system. but there is no need to wage war against current programs that work well. such as school nutrition programs and the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women. Infants. and Children [WIC]. These two programs have a proven positive track record. To compound the unnecessary assault on these programs. the majority has lashed out against two constituencies that have no political clout in Washington because they do not vote: that is. poor children and legal immigrants. Republicans. touting the banner of savings. are slashing programs and directing large amounts of the so called savings not for deficit reduction. but for special tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations. You want savings?
Keywords matched
immigrants

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
CARLOS ROMERO-BARCELO
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
PR
Gender
M
Date
1995-03-21
Speech ID
1040042102
Paragraph
#0
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