Political Quotes

“I want to say a word or two, in closing, about the effort that has been made by the President's commission to strengthen Social Security. I hope this commission is going to be more objective in the way they deal with the Social Security Program. All of us understand that Social Security cannot go on indefinitely, that it needs help, and that we need to make the appropriate investments to make sure that Social Security is there for generations to come. It is the most broadly based and most successful social program in the United States. Social Security gives to retirees the safety net they need to live a life of comfort. Along with Medicare, these are the two things that retirees really count on in America. I am concerned about the draft interim report by President Bush's commission which is supposed to look to the future of Social Security. The report makes many misleading assertions in an attempt to convince the public that Social Security is on the verge of collapse. I hope that any commission entrusted with the challenge of strengthening Social Security will carefully consider all options for reform.”