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Article: Remarks on Establishing the President's Commission To Strengthen Social Security.
- Article from:
- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- May 7, 2001
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May 2, 2001
The President. Please be seated. Mr. Secretary, thank you for coming. Members of the newly formed Social Security Commission, I want to thank you all for being here. And I want to thank your family members who are here, as well.
Social Security is one of the greatest achievements of the American Government and one of the deepest commitments to the American people. For more than six decades it has protected our elderly against poverty and assured young people of a more secure future. It must continue to do this important work for decades to come.
Yet, it has been apparent for many years that Social Security, itself, is becoming ...