Issue Position: Social Security

Issue Position

Social Security has provided financial security to the millions of Americans who have worked hard their entire lives to make this country great for more than 75 years. It is a promise to the American people that, after a lifetime of hard work and paying their fair share, they would have a reliable source of income with which to retire with dignity and live independently

Over the years, Social Security has been strengthened and expanded to protect Americans in case of disability or the death of a spouse. Today, more than 53 million Americans, including over 3.7 million Floridians, depend on the monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits that they receive as a result of this promise. Furthermore, six in ten senior, with even higher percentages of ethnic minorities, rely on Social Security for more than half of their income, and the program continues to serve as an indispensable safety net for retirees and their families.

Social Security's challenges are manageable. We need a responsible plan to make sure that all Americans are guaranteed a secure retirement without cuts in benefits. Serious investment in the Social Security system is needed to ensure its future viability. By creating new jobs, spurring our economy, and investing in our nation, we will ensure the continued solvency of Social Security for decades to come. Rest assured that I stand committed to this and future generations by ensuring the preservation and continued improvement of Social Security, as well as Medicare and Medicaid.

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