Political Quotes

“I thank Mr. Larson for hosting this Special Order hour so we can discuss the importance of this country's most effective anti-poverty program. Social Security is an earned benefit. It is the insurance people pay for with every paycheck, and it is the bedrock of retirement security, with benefits guaranteed to nearly all seniors. In my district in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, there are about 120,000 Social Security recipients who receive $194 million in monthly benefits. That includes many of our Nation's most vulnerable, including retirees, folks with disabilities, and children. Social Security's guaranteed benefits keep many recipients from all demographic groups out of poverty, but these protections are especially vital to Black and Brown Americans. Without Social Security, 21.7 million more adults and children would be below the poverty line. That is why Democrats are consistently fighting to stop Republicans' attempts to dismantle this vital program. Time and time again, Republicans have put forth plan after plan to cut Social Security benefits and raise the minimum retirement age. In the current Congress, they proposed a fiscal commission to address the national debt, which we all know is just a backdoor way to cut essential programs like Social Security and Medicare. However, in contrast to Republicans, Democrats are offering a proposal that would protect and expand the Social Security program.…”