[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
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         RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, Social Security is the most successful 
and important antipoverty program for seniors in our nation's history. 
It has helped millions of American seniors achieve retirement security 
and live with dignity in their old age. At Social Security's 75th 
birthday, we must increase our efforts to ensure that this critical 
government program is strong for future generations. We can leave no 
better legacy for our children and grandchildren than a commitment to 
eradicating poverty among senior citizens, the men and women who fought 
our wars, educated our children, and built our bridges and interstates.
  We have all heard Minority Leader Boehner's comments on his plan to 
take Social Security benefits away from the men and women who need it 
most. Democrats are committed to stopping any Republican efforts to 
gamble away this bedrock program. Democrats led the efforts to 
establish Social Security in 1935 and strengthen it in the 1950s and 
1960s. Democrats will continue to stand by Social Security. We are 
committed to ensuring this program's long-term solvency so that future 
generations will be guaranteed basic level of security in their old 
age. Social Security is a promise made to the American people that old 
age will not force hard-working Americans into poverty and destitution. 
As we have for 75 years, we intend to continue delivering on that 
promise.

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