Quotes
President Ronald Reagan
The United States has a special responsibility to itself and the world to meet its obligations. It means we have a well-earned reputation for reliability and credibility, two things that set us apart from much of the world.
Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL)
I will fight any attempt to drag our country into defaulting on our debt. We can’t allow a situation which threatens our economic well-being, plus the benefit and services our seniors depend on.
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
I would love to see a march on Washington that says “Save Our Social Security.”
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
“Social Security must be preserved and strengthened. But we need to be candid about the costs and willing to make the tough choices that reform will require.”
Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana
“We need to stop insulting the intelligence of the voters. The GOP should be the party of ideas, details, and intelligent solutions.”
Jack Lew, Treasury Secretary
“Congress needs to do its job. They need to open the government; they need to make us so we can pay our bills. And then we need to negotiate.”
Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
More young people believe they’ll see a U.F.O. than that they’ll see their own Social Security benefits.
Reps. Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN)
“Social Security is a promise we must keep. The money our grandmothers, grandfathers, widows and children rely on should not be used as bargaining chips in any debate. …”
President Barack Obama
“In a government shutdown, Social Security checks still go out on time. In an economic shutdown, if we don’t raise the debt ceiling, they don’t go out on time.”
Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Miss
“These men and women didn’t cower to the Japanese and Germans. I don’t think they’re about to let a few National Park Police stand in their way.” Rep. Palazzo commenting on actions taken to admit Honor Flight Vets at the World…