From the earliest colonial days [in America], local governments took responsibility for their poor. However, able-bodied men and women generally were not supported by the taxpayers unless they worked. — Thomas G. West Copy Share Image
The founders of this nation understood that private morality is the fount from whence sound public policy springs. Replying to Washington's first inaugural address, the Senate stated: "We feel, sir, the force and acknowledge the justness of the observation that the foundation of our national policy should be lain in private morality. If individuals be not influenced by moral principles… — Thomas G. West Copy Share
From the earliest colonial days [in America], local governments took responsibility for their poor. However, able-bodied men and women generally were not supported by… — Thomas G. West Copy Share Image
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