Today, Iowa Democratic Party Senior Caucus Chair Jean Pardee released the following statement to mark the 82nd Anniversary of Social Security:

“The American Dream doesn’t end with retirement. Eighty-two years ago, President Roosevelt made a promise to American workers that they could enjoy financial security in retirement. A promise that we, as Americans, would work together to thank those who came before us and that we could enjoy the same benefits once we reached retirement age as well.

Unfortunately, we have seen Donald Trump and his Republican cohorts trying to break this promise. The Trump Budget would slash billions from the program and put Baby Boomers and future generations in jeopardy. Social Security is vital to providing working and middle class Americans the dignity they deserve in retirement. Iowa Democrats are ready for this fight. We’re ready to step up and speak out against any attempt to cut benefits to our seniors now or in the future. We will not allow Donald Trump and his reckless administration to break this promise.”