PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mike Kennedy: “If you have some sort of disability, then you're going to be…”

Featuring: Mike Kennedy, Republican | U.S. House Utah, 3rd Congressional District

Watch on YouTube

Why Rep. Mike Kennedy Says Welfare Needs Stronger Work Requirements

Published | Video Starts at 28:50

So that's an aspect to this bill. I think that that's really important in addition, just to the fact that we focus on the able bodied adult. So If you have some sort of disability, then you're going to be exempted from the requirements associated with [work expectations]. the hope at some point that all people have an opportunity to, to give back to society on whatever level that they can. So I'm a big fan of recognizing that. (28:50–28:56)

CLAIM

Asserts that individuals with disabilities are exempt from certain work requirements.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Mike Kennedy

Discover more from

Mike Kennedy

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.