[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11874]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HOUSE GOP PLANS TO DISMANTLE SOCIAL SECURITY AFTER NOVEMBER ELECTIONS

  (Mr. CARDOZA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, we have all heard the motto, ``If at first 
you don't succeed, try, try again.'' Last year the White House and 
congressional Republicans failed in their efforts to privatize Social 
Security. Democrats stood united in defending the program, and the 
American people saw the privatization effort for what it was, a 
dismantling of the Social Security safety net that has provided 
millions of seniors real independence in their retirement years.
  The American people were clear with Washington Republicans: Keep your 
hands off our Social Security. We thought they had gotten the message 
last year. Now, however, it appears that House Republicans want the 
privatization back on the table. Earlier this month the man most likely 
to lead the Republicans' Ways and Means Committee next year says it 
should be their top priority if they retain control of Congress to 
privatize Social Security.
  Is the Republican majority in this House really that out of touch? 
The American people have already rejected their risky privatization 
plan. Instead of dismantling a critical safety net for millions of 
Americans, House Republicans should join the Democrats in strengthening 
Social Security for the future. The time has come to protect Social 
Security.

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