FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, February 21, 2005

A Conversation on Strengthening Social Security
With U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson and Bush Administration Representative

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) hosted a Conversation on Strengthening Social Security with a live studio audience on Monday, February 21, in Atlanta. Also joining Isakson to discuss the topic was Andrew Biggs, Associate Commissioner for Retirement Policy at the Social Security Administration.

Please click here if you would like to watch the 30-minute program.

Earlier this month, Isakson used his first speech on the Senate floor to praise President Bush’s willingness to tackle Social Security Reform and urged his colleagues to take action on this pressing issue.

“We should not reject this debate out of hand. We should embrace it,” Isakson said. We shouldn’t reject personal investment. We should encourage it.”

Isakson criticized those reluctant to admit Social Security is in crisis. He also urged his colleagues to act now and strengthen Social Security for their children and grandchildren.

 “I heard someone in opposition to reform last night criticize the president for saying it’s their money,” Isakson said. “They said it’s not their money; it’s my mother’s money. Well that’s what’s wrong with the system.”

“We have robbed Peter to pay Paul ,”Isakson continued. “And we’re running out of Peters. And we’re getting a greater number of Pauls.”

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