Ronald Reagan actually said...

We promised that we would protect the financial integrity of social security.

We have shared an historic moment, for in signing these amendments into law, we've restored some much needed security to an uncertain world.

It assures the elderly that America will always keep the promises made in troubled times a half a century ago.

It is my fervent hope that they will guide all of us as we work toward the solution of what has been a difficult and lengthy issue.