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Glenn Grothman: “Government policy has encouraged [the absence of fathers in…”

Featuring: Glenn Grothman, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 6

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Published December 6, 2024 | Video Starts at 11:17

So why did it happen in the Western countries in the United States? No question. I think the reason is Government policy has encouraged [the absence of fathers in homes]. it. And I hope in the next three or four or five or six months, as we look at government programs, we have as our goal not discriminating in favor of families that don't have a mother and father at home. (11:17–11:20)

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