Only Quote by Kris Kobach
“It just struck me as obvious that a state has the right to restrict its welfare benefits only to those people who are U.S. citizens or are visiting the state legally.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Address, Kris Kobach, 2015
A government may limit welfare to citizens or legal residents, arguing it protects resources for those legally present.
In simple terms: Welfare should go to citizens or legal residents.
Key Takeaway
Consider eligibility criteria carefully.
Themes
policy
citizenship
welfare
rights
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
political
When to use this quote
- State budgeting
- immigration law
- public assistance programs
Key Concepts
Legal residency
resource allocation
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly benefits from such restrictions?
- How does this affect community health?
A Different Perspective
Excludes undocumented residents who may need aid.
![“There are some benefits [that illegal aliens] clearly ought not have...[including] health benefits and welfare benefits and others that serve as a magnet attracting people here from other countries.” quote by Henry Cisneros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/afb/henry-cisneros-37401_aliens_there-are-some-benefits-that-illegal-ali_1919404.jpg)
