Rep. Ruben Gallego’s Statement on President Obama's Call to Expand Social Security Benefits
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego released the following statement on President Barack Obama's call to expand Social Security benefits:
“President Obama is right to call on Congress to renew our commitment to seniors and Americans with disabilities by expanding Social Security benefits. At a time when our society is becoming increasingly unequal and millions of older Americans are still struggling to make ends meet, we have a moral obligation to strengthen our social safety net for the 21st century.
"The American people recognize that social security benefits are earned- the just reward for a lifetime of hard work. They reject a conservative ideology that says the only changes that Congress should consider are cuts and strongly support policies like expanding Social Security that will help rebuild the American middle class. Along with my Democratic colleagues, I remain committed to fighting for more generous social security benefits so that all seniors can look forward to a secure retirement after decades of providing for others."