Political Quotes

“Clearly, the COVID pandemic has struck America extraordinarily hard. Nearly a million Americans have died from COVID-19, but it has been especially hurtful to our elderly. More than 720,000 of the people who have perished were over the age of 65. This underscores all the more reason why the United States Congress needs to fix Social Security. Congress has not addressed the issue of extending Social Security for more than 50 years. It is long overdue that the United States Congress live up to its responsibility and make sure it enhances the benefits. A gallon of milk cost 72 cents in 1971. You-all know what it costs today, as well as the price of gas, prescription drugs, and the cost of rent, et cetera. Yet, Social Security has not been enhanced in more than 50 years. Mr. Speaker, this is exactly why the United States Congress needs to act. I am proud of the proposal of President Biden and the fact that Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust will be brought to the floor. ____________________”