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Michael Roth: “Let me turn now to one other issue before closing--the importance of prompt action on Social Security reform. The bill…”

On the recordApril 22, 1999
Let me turn now to one other issue before closing--the importance of prompt action on Social Security reform. The bill before us is at best intended to be a stopgap measure until Social Security reform is accomplished. Social Security has long-term financial problems, which the President and Congress must address. Indeed, there is broad agreement--in Congress and by the President-- that Social Security reform is better done sooner than later. I strongly agree, although any action will require Presidential leadership and a bipartisan consensus in Congress.
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Michael Roth

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Addressing the need for prompt action on Social Security reform during Senate floor debate.

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