Wilson Describes Constituents’ Strong Support for Strengthening Social Security

Today, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following remarks on the floor of the U.S House of Representatives: "Mr. Speaker, throughout the second district of South Carolina, people are eager to discuss how to improve our Social Security system," said Wilson. "After conducting over 20 town meetings with constituents of all ages about this issue, I am more convinced than ever of the need to strengthen Social Security. At the University of South Carolina and Claflin University, college students who are already paying into the system said they want the option of personal retirement accounts, which they can currently calculate at www.heritage.org. While senior citizens on Hilton Head Island understand that their benefits are secure, they are concerned that their children and grandchildren won't receive the money they contribute. And Baby Boomers in Bluffton wished they had been offered the opportunity to participate in personal retirement accounts years ago. "Their opinions and suggestions reemphasized the urgent need for Congress to strengthen Social Security now, protecting persons over 55 in the system and providing retirement accounts for younger workers. "In conclusion, God protect the Ukraine, God bless our troops and we will never forget September 11th."###