Zell Miller on Social Security
Do not tax Social Security
When our seniors contributed to Social Security through the payment of payroll taxes, they did this with the understanding that later in time of need they would receive those benefits tax-free.
But starting in 1993 these benefits were taxed. This is wrong.
Source: A National Party No More, by Zell Miller, p.103
Oct 1, 2003
Strengthen Soc. Sec. system; trust fund in lockbox
I propose using whatever it takes of the projected budget surplus to strengthen our social security system and put the trust fund into a “lock box”, so politicians in the future can’t spend it on their own pork-barrel projects. I am opposed to any change
in the age limits for benefits and I support the creation of Retirement Savings Plus, the voluntary, tax-free, personally controlled savings account like Vice President Gore has proposed, which would not threaten any guaranteed benefits.
Source: AARP interview: AARP Voters Guides
Nov 7, 2000
Keep our promises: no privatization, keep retirement age
Q: What about privatizing Social Security?A: We made a promise with Social Security, and we need to keep it. I support using 15 percent of the budget surplus over the next 10 years to shore up our Social Security reserves.
All Social Security funds should be put into a lockbox so politicians in the future can’t spend it on their own pork-barrel projects. Also, we don’t need to raise the retirement age from 65 to 68, like some have proposed.
Source: The Macon (GA) Telegraph
Oct 30, 2000
Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record.
Miller scores 0% by the ARA on senior issues
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Source: ARA website 03n-ARA on Dec 31, 2003