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Mitt Romney

People from both political parties have long recognized that welfare without work creates negative incentives that lead to permanent poverty. It robs people of self-esteem.

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Mitt Romney is saying that giving financial help without requiring people to work can make them less motivated to improve their situation and keep them stuck in poverty. He also believes that not working can harm a person's confidence and sense of worth.

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