Issue Position: Social Security

Issue Position

I am committed to doing whatever it takes to protect Social Security for those who planned their lives and retirement around the promise that they will receive its benefits. When the social security program was begun in 1935, more than half of America's senior citizens were living in poverty. We must ensure that America's senior citizens are never put in that situation again. I am also dedicated to making sure that future generations benefit from a viable retirement system.

Some politicians, like Mr. Spratt, have favored privatizing social security. I disagree with that approach as a cure-all. Instead, I look forward to working to find a comprehensive solution that keeps social security both solvent and sustainable.

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