From: glevy@PRATT.EDU
Date: Sun Feb 13 2005 - 10:00:13 EST
A short GloboList message sent by Joe Smith. The irony of Bush's comments should be obvious./ In solidarity, Jerry [Excerpts from a PRNewswire release] http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl? ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/02-04-2005/0002951038&EDATE= WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by President Bush in a conversation on strengthening social security: Qwest Center Omaha Arena Omaha, Nebraska 8:40 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Okay, Mary, tell us about yourself. MS. MORNIN: Okay, I'm a divorced, single mother with three grown, adult children. I have one child, Robbie, who is mentally challenged, and I have two daughters.... I work three jobs and I feel like I contribute. THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs? MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes. THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.) MS. MORNIN: Not much. Not much. THE PRESIDENT: Well, hopefully, this will help you get you sleep to know that when we talk about Social Security, nothing changes. <...>
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