NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “Mr. Speaker, hearing my good friend from California typifies the incendiary nature of this debate. For what the American…”

“Mr. Speaker, hearing my good friend from California typifies the incendiary nature of this debate. For what the American people see today, Mr. Speaker, is a clear example of those who eagerly embrace the politics of fear rather than the policies of hope. The case is clear, the facts these: In excess of $1 trillion, $1.4 trillion set aside to do nothing but save and protect Social Security. My colleague from California and others who expound on the politics of fear talk about the short-term calendar. But, Mr. Speaker, for purposes of full disclosure, it is far better to take a long-range view and let history teach us. Mr. Speaker, in terms of full disclosure, the facts are clear and undeniable. In 40 years' time, when the liberals had the majority in this Chamber, they never set aside one single penny to save Social Security. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Not a thing did they save. Oh, they were happy to raise payroll taxes. They were happy to take more and more of Americans' hard-earned money. And now when we have the opportunity to set aside in excess of $1 trillion, they say no, because, Mr. Speaker, the message is clear, if somewhat confusing, from the other side. They once again say no tax relief, no time, no how. It is the taxpayers' money, but somehow they should not have it. Shame. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to adopt the majority proposal, reject the minority substitute.”