Benefits Quote by Diane Watson

Republicans are manufacturing a Social Security crisis that does not exist in order to dismantle Social Security.

— Diane Watson

Of course the Republicans have long wanted to privatize Social Security and destroy it. But Social Security has been the most important and valuable…

— Bernie Sanders

Republicans are suggesting that you take your retirement money and invest it in the stock market to take care of yourself but that leaves…

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz

As I think all Americans understand on both sides of the aisle, the Social Security system as it is structured today is a pay-as-you-go…

— John Shadegg

I don't understand the Democrats' approach to Social Security in this country, and I'm not alone.

— William Weld

When the concept of Social Security came before the House, every Republican but one voted against it. Had it not been for the Democrats,…

— Sam Rayburn

Social Security not only helps Americans enjoy a secure retirement, it has also kept millions of Americans out of poverty.

— Zoe Lofgren

With or without a Social Security fix, Americans don't have enough assets to retire on. There has to be a much larger debate.

— Frank Keating

Social Security has never failed to pay promised benefits, and Democrats will fight to make sure that Republicans do not turn a guaranteed benefit…

— Nancy Pelosi

Social Security is truly a test of our values as Americans. Social Security is a fundamental promise that lifts half of our seniors out…

— Senator John Kerry

Believe me, every American, every person in this country, if I have anything to say about it, will know precisely what is going on…

— Bernie Sanders

Because Social Security has not contributed to our debt, Americans should be skeptical of any politician who says that benefits Americans have earned must…

— Hank Johnson