Political Quotes

“51 years ago today--July 14, 1965-- President Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law, solidifying our commitment to America's seniors and creating critical programs to ensure that all Americans can age with dignity and security. I am very pleased that President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act on April 19, 2016. My view is that a nation is judged not by how many billionaires and millionaires it has, but instead by how it treats the most vulnerable people among us. I would like to thank Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray for their efforts in getting this reauthorization passed into law. I would also like to acknowledge the many organizations representing tens of millions of Americans who worked with me and my staff to get this bill to President Obama, including the National Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels America, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, and others. Every day in my State of Vermont and around this country, millions of seniors are struggling with the difficult choice they must make with their limited budgets--whether to buy food, medicine, or keep a roof over their heads. These are not the choices seniors in this country should be forced to make. More than half of older households have no retirement savings and are just one bad fall or illness away from economic catastrophe.…”