"Equity dictates that this defect be remedied."
"Retired persons should be encouraged to continue their contributions to the productive needs of the nation."
"I am convinced that the great majority of our able-bodied older citizens are happier and better off when they continue in some productive work after reaching retirement age."
"The human problems of individual citizens are a proper and important concern of our government."
"The level of benefits should be increased."
"These proposals are constructive and positive steps in that direction, and I urge their early and favorable consideration by the Congress."
"It should remain, as it has been, the cornerstone of the government's programs to promote the economic security of the individual."
"This variation in Federal participation is the result of a Congressional determination that the Federal sharing should be higher for States which, because of low resources, generally make low assistan..."
"I hope that each of you gets that salary raise that has been so long overdue."
"The power of Congress, by subsequent action, to nullify any article of a treaty has never been questioned."
"This is the first time I have heard of this."
"I am not making recommendations to Congress just to pass the time away or to look good or for anything else."