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On the recordMarch 2, 1994
If they will give it to me, I will get them a copy of their chart. So you will know at least that you will continue to get your retirement; you will know that you are covered for disability benefits. Not everyone knows that. You do know that, those of you who are married, it is altogether likely that in the event you should die your spouse will receive benefits; your children will receive benefits. Still you do not trust us. After 18 years in which I have been on this floor asking you to trust the Social Security Administration, it has not sunk it; not you. As a matter of fact, the two senior most Members are the ones that absolutely believe they will not receive their Social Security. I simply make the point that they are attentive. I think they respect the public confidence. And we ought to be attentive.
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Daniel Moynihan
New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing public trust in the Social Security Administration and benefits during a Senate floor debate.

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