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James Danforth Quayle, Iii, "Murphy Brown Speech" (19 May 1992), Jill M. Weber
James Danforth Quayle, Iii, "Murphy Brown Speech" (19 May 1992), Jill M. Weber
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In his "Murphy Brown Speech," Quayle assessed the 1992 Los Angeles riots and discussed the Bush administration's plans for addressing social and economic inequalities. His brief critique of a fictional television singleāmother, however, overshadowed his message and became the focus of intense criticism from the media. After the controversy died down, Quayle's assertions inspired a debate over the family, welfare policies, economic opportunity, and the role of government in social policy that continues today.