Reply #4: Democrats Demand Conditions on Social Security, Bush Talks War [View All]

John Kerry wasn’t the only Democrat talking about Social Security today, Reps. John Salazar and Nancy Pelosi both spoke out today, as well. However, he would change Social Security as we know it, chose to speak of something else in his Radio Address today (more on that below).

On the eve of Social Security’s 70th anniversary, Democrats said on Saturday they are ready to move toward revamping the financially troubled retirement program but warned against stripping away benefits to retirees and relying on private accounts for funding.

We have a moral obligation to stand up and protect Social Security for the next 70 years and beyond — that means stopping privatization and dropping partisan demands for private accounts,” said Rep. John Salazar, a Colorado Democrat, in his response to President George W. Bush’s radio address.

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