Political Quotes

“it was 18 years ago that I first proposed we produce a new tamper-resistant Social Security card to reduce fraud and enhance public confidence in our Social Security system. This has been an ongoing battle, and I think there should be a new sense of urgency about this issue in light of the current welfare debate. The amendment I offer today is very simple. It would require two things. First, it would require the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to develop a prototype of a counter-proof Social Security card. The prototype card would be designed with the security features necessary so that it could be used reliably to confirm U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Second, it would require the Commissioner to study and report to Congress on ways to improve the Social Security card application process so as to reduce the process' vulnerability to fraud. An evaluation of cost and workload implications of issuing a counterfeit- resistant Social Security card is also required. The Congressional Budget Office has informed me that this amendment would result in an insignificant increase--less than $500,000--in administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration.”