Tom Graves

Georgia's 9th District

Rep. Graves on Gutting Welfare: "I know my Mama is right"

September 21, 2012
Rep. Graves (GA-9) spoke with Varney & Co. about President Obama's decision to gut the work requirements from welfare. "What I remember when I was growing up -- and I didn't grow up in wealth or politics -- it was just the opposite of that. My Mama always taught me, she said, you know what, there are no free rides. You've got to work for you, you've got to earn it. Yet I see President Barack Obama even disagrees with my mother, but I know my Mama is right."