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Article: Statement on the 2003 report of the social security trustees.(Brief Article)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- March 24, 2003
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March 17, 2003
I commend the Social Security Board of Trustees for their hard work on their annual report.
As in last year's report, the Trustees confirmed that benefits for today's seniors are safe and secure. Promises made can and will be kept. The Trustees also once again have delivered a sobering message--Social Security, in its present form, is unsustainable for the long term. I share the Trustees' view that we need to explore new ways to ensure that Social Security remains strong and financially secure for America's children and grandchildren.
I am encouraged by the unprecedented level of bipartisan interest in Social Security ...