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,… — Thomas G. West Copy Share Image
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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