[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 44 (Thursday, April 14, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H1972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         SUPPORTING LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY

  (Mr. CHOCOLA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, this morning I rise in support of the 
leadership of our President as it relates to Social Security.
  Just a couple of weeks ago the President was in my district, and he 
shared with the people of north central Indiana that we have an 
undeniable challenge with Social Security. The President believes that 
leadership solves problems and that leaders do not pass problems along 
to future generations. He also said that all ideas are on the table.
  So, Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my colleagues, especially those 
on other side of the aisle, to become part of the solution, rather than 
just part of the problem. If we say what we are against and we only say 
what we are against, we only add to the problem; but if we say what we 
are for and we offer constructive solutions, even if we do not agree 
with all the solutions offered, let us say that we have a better idea.
  Mr. Speaker, I think it is imperative for the American people that we 
all become part of the solution, we all offer good ideas to make sure 
that we address one of the most serious problems we face as a Nation, 
because that is exactly what we are elected for. So I encourage all of 
my colleagues to be part of the solution.

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