Fixed Quote by Dennis Hastert
“We want to make sure that Social Security is fixed for those people who have had that promise and there's something in the future for our younger workers. And we're not about to do a welfare program.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, 2000
Commit to securing Social Security for promised generations, avoiding welfare expansion.
In simple terms: Protect Social Security, not expand welfare.
Focus on sustainable promises.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- policy reform
- public statements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance budgets?
- What reforms are feasible?
Fiscal constraints may limit promises.