Tom Tancredo: “it is truly heartening to hear the discussion today about Social Security; both sides talking about Social Security…”

“it is truly heartening to hear the discussion today about Social Security; both sides talking about Social Security, both sides talking about saving Social Security, both sides extolling the virtues of holding Social Security sacrosanct. Madam Speaker, that is the first time those words have been heard for the last 40-some years. When the Democrats had control of this place, all that time they spent every single dime of Social Security on programs and today they are here arguing about who is saving more. Well, I do not care which one is right, the fact is we have the argument now on our terms, in our court. The debate is now on our side. How much and who is going to do more to save the Social Security fund is great. It bodes well for America. Because over the next 10 years it will reduce the rate of growth of government by over $2 trillion, if we can keep the debate focused there. Let us not get away from the debate. Remember, saving Social Security is not just good for Social Security, it is good for America.”