Since 1986, when we started bringing in the greater surpluses from Social Security and some of the other trust funds, such as the Federal retirement trust fund, a law was passed back in the 1980's that says any surplus money automatically goes to the Treasury for borrowing. I think that is wrong. It is an incorrect way to be fiscally responsible for the future of Social Security and the other trust funds.
Discussing the handling of Social Security surpluses and fiscal responsibility.
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