Political Quotes

“we began this session of Congress in January with much hope of improving our Social Security system and strengthening it. Both Democrats and Republicans talked about making that our top priority. Well, Madam Speaker, we are now near the end of this session of Congress, and we have not lived up to our commitments to our seniors. In January, we talked about extending the Social Security Trust Fund. Now, when we look at what is going to be done, we will not extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Fund by one day. The Republican leadership is trying to change the subject. But our seniors understand what is happening. It was our responsibility to act on Social Security this year, and we are not going to do it. The President has sent up proposals that would extend the solvency of the Social Security system by 16 years. That is a good first step. We should pass that. Then we should work together as Democrats and Republicans to strengthen our Social Security system rather than just talking about it.”