[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H1133-H1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                PRESERVING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call on this body to work in 
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bipartisan way to preserve Social Security and Medicare.
  As I have said time and again when meeting with constituents, I am 
fully committed not only to protecting Social Security and Medicare for 
current and near retirees but also strengthening and preserving these 
programs for future generations.
  I was proud to sign on to H. Res. 109, which reaffirms this 
commitment, and to cosponsor H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, 
another important measure.
  Those who have paid into Social Security should not have their 
benefits reduced, especially given the affordability crisis impacting 
so many families across my district and the country, including our 
seniors, who are among the hardest hit by inflation and rising costs.
  It is incumbent on all of us to never cease fighting for the millions 
of Americans who have paid into and rely on these crucial programs. We 
must preserve them for future generations.

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