[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            SOCIAL SECURITY

  (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, one of the most important 
social programs of our times is nearing its 75th birthday, and I am so 
pleased to come to the floor today and speak on the vital role of 
Social Security.
  Our economy has indeed seen signs of rebirth. However, millions of 
Americans are feeling the impact, and programs such as Social Security 
are playing an important role in ensuring these individuals and 
citizens are able to have their needs met. It aggravates me daily to 
hear the other side continue to threaten to cut these or to once again 
focus on privatization.
  I'm committed to working across the aisle on real solutions when 
problems arise, but the claim that Social Security is paying out more 
than it is taking in is simply untrue. The trust fund has reserves of 
$2.6 trillion, which continues to earn interest and will pay out 
benefits until 2037.
  Again, I will continue to work for the American people and ensure 
this important program is here now and for future generations.

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