[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               MAKING PROGRESS IN SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM

  (Mr. KLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the progress, yes, 
the progress we are making towards meaningful reform of an ailing 
Social Security system.
  Because of the efforts of my colleagues and President Bush to 
communicate the truth of the impending Social Security shortfall, 
Americans are talking, and their elected representatives are listening.
  I know I am only one of many Members who have been hosting listening 
sessions to hear the questions and concerns of my constituents on these 
important issues. On every one of these meetings, ideas are put forth. 
Many Members have translated these ideas into legislative proposals. 
Though the details differ, the message remains the same: we must do 
something to ensure Social Security will remain strong for our children 
and our grandchildren.
  Unfortunately, not all Members are equally committed to solving the 
problem. Some opponents of reform have admitted that they would rather 
stand in the way of honest debate than be part of the solution. Mr. 
Speaker, this is a disservice to the constituents they represent and 
the millions of Americans who would benefit from reform.
  I would encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to be part 
of the solution, not part of the problem.

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