[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H2493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      THE TRUTH ON SOCIAL SECURITY

  (Mr. BROWN of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, once again the truth is revealed. 
Republicans want to cut Social Security today, and then abolish Social 
Security tomorrow. Listen to this editorial from American Civilization, 
the rule book for the extremist wing of the Republican Party.

       As we bury the rest of the welfare state in preparation for 
     the 21st century, it is time to slay the largest government 
     entitlement program of all, Social Security.

  The Republicans say they will not cut Social Security and Medicare. 
Then when they get caught they admit they want to. Then they deny it, 
then they admit again they plan to cut Social Security and cripple 
Medicare. The Speaker should come clean on Social Security before he 
accuses others of lying about it.
  In the one chance this year to save Social Security from major cuts, 
every Republican but six voted against an amendment to exempt Social 
Security. Social Security is a covenant between the American people and 
the Government. It should not be violated.


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