Jasper Packard: “I strongly support H.J. Res. 32, which expresses Congress' desire to strengthen and protect Social Security. Saving…”

“I strongly support H.J. Res. 32, which expresses Congress' desire to strengthen and protect Social Security. Saving Social Security must be our top priority as we prepare America for the next century. Without fundamental changes in the Social Security program, either massive tax increases or a reduction in benefits will be required or the program will reach financial crisis by 2013. This is of special concern for most women, who have a vital interest in Social Security. The fact is, on average, women live longer than men, earn less, and are more likely to be dependent on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Mr. Speaker, having paid into Social Security myself for over forty years, I will never support hasty reforms that threaten the financial futures of those who have committed a lifetime of earnings to the system. As a father and a grandfather, I will insist that our reforms provide more choices for those now entering the workforce. It is time we take action to ensure this program will be available to our children and grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.J. Res. 32 to ensure a stable future for Social Security.”