[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 17, 1999)]
[House]
[Pages H1338-H1339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              SOCIAL SECURITY MONEY BELONGS TO OUR SENIORS

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, we do have to protect Social 
Security. The President has been saying over and over he wants to save 
Social Security, but he keeps spending it on foreign giveaways. I would 
just say, Mr. President, you cannot have it both ways.
  Unlike the President, however, this year's budget resolution will set 
aside fully 100 percent of the Social Security surplus to strengthen 
that vital program for our seniors. Seniors have paid a lifetime of 
earnings into Social Security, and we promise to protect it for them. 
We are committed to that promise, and we cannot allow Social Security 
money to be frittered away on foreign aid.

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  The President just wants to use Social Security surplus funds as a 
slush fund for his failed Social Security policy, for his failed 
foreign policy as well. Mr. Speaker, that money belongs to our seniors. 
American seniors need it and deserve it, and we must make sure that 
they get it. Mr. President, do not spend away our Social Security 
money.

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