Quotes

Reagan on Welfare

“This is not just a matter of economic common sense; it's a matter of basic human dignity.”

December 1, 1981

“This administration is dedicated to the kinds of programs and policies that will allow the vast majority of older Americans to continue to live independent lives. This is not just a matter of economic common sense; it's a matter of basic human dignity.”

— Remarks at the 1981 White House Conference on Aging