[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H5729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING SOCIAL SECURITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. WILSON of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILSON of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, next month we celebrate the 75th 
anniversary of Social Security. As we mark this important anniversary, 
I believe it's important to reflect on the millions of seniors that 
have been helped by Social Security over the years.
  I have met with hundreds of Ohioans recently, and they are concerned 
about Social Security's future. The message to me has always been 
clear. They don't want to undermine any part of Social Security, and 
certainly not with privatization. They oppose any measure that would 
jeopardize the safety net that Social Security provides them in 
retirement, and I agree.
  It's true that Social Security is facing some real challenges. 
However, I strongly believe that Congress can focus on keeping these 
promises to our seniors instead of putting the entire Social Security 
at risk, leaving it to the whims of Wall Street.

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