Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 4069, the Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002. This bill makes commonsense corrections to Social Security law that will benefit widows, disabled widows, and divorced spouses. Social Security has been one of our Nation's greatest success stories, and particularly so for women. Women make up roughly half of America's population, yet they account for more than 60 percent of the Social Security beneficiaries. Three-quarters of the unmarried and widowed elderly women rely on Social Security for more than half of their income. This legislation will help. The annual cost-of-living adjustment often does not amount to a great deal of money per recipient. However, it is often a crucial sum for seniors trying to keep up with escalating costs, particularly medical ones. Once implemented, this bill will help over 120,000 women. This may not sound like a large number, but the bill is going to touch the lives of more than 275 people in each of our 435 congressional districts. Even if it helps one, that is great. This will help 120,000-plus. Social Security must be strengthened for the future.”