Harry Reid: “I believe Social Security is one of the greatest success stories of our government. Social Security is the only program…”

“I believe Social Security is one of the greatest success stories of our government. Social Security is the only program in the history of our Nation that has provided dignity and respect for our senior citizens, regardless of their income or backgrounds. For almost 70 years, Social Security has been there for our citizens when they need it. It has provided seniors with independence and economic security in their retirement years. In addition to helping millions of senior citizens, Social Security has provided economic security for surviving spouses and children and to countless Americans with disabilities. It is easy to see why people believe Social Security is the most successful social program our country has ever adopted. I rise today to reintroduce legislation that would correct a problem that plagues a special population of Social Security recipients. I am speaking on behalf of those affected by Social Security notch. The Social Security notch causes more than nine million Social Security recipients born between the years of 1917 and 1926 to receive fewer Social Security benefits than Americans born outside the notch years due to changes made in 1977 to the Social Security benefit formula. I have continued to speak out on this issue and the injustice it imposes on millions of seniors. The notch issue has been discussed, studied and reviewed, yet to date, Congress has not corrected this wrong.”