On the recordSeptember 26, 1998
Today life in America is changing for the better. More hardworking men, women, and retired seniors are sharing in new prosperity. Because we have kept spending down, we have balanced the budget for the first time in a generation, and we have given Americans the first tax relief in 16 years. Interest rates are down, and families are taking home more of what they earn. But even with a good economy, we still wonder how we are going to continue to meet the changing needs of Americans. That is why House Republicans are advancing a tax plan that focuses on building a brighter, more secure future for women and their families by ensuring that the social security trust funds are there, and by returning taxpayer dollars to Americans we can ensure a better quality of life for those struggling to make ends meet. Specifically, we have committed to setting aside $1.4 trillion of a projected budget surplus to protect and strengthen social security. Nothing is more important to women in retirement than ensuring that they have income security, and with that, peace of mind. We will keep that commitment.
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