"Why has Al Gore done nothing in eight years to save Social Security? Why did it take Republicans in Congress to insist that none of the Social Security surplus can be spent on other government programs? Was the White House distracted by pressing immediate necessities, by war or economic recession from the task of saving Social Security? No. In a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity, the reason Social Security is still at risk is simple.
"Politics, ladies and gentleman. Politics as usual in Washington, D.C. This administration didn't want solutions; they wanted partisan bickering. They decided Democrats could win more votes by scaring seniors than saving Social Security.
"But Americans are smarter than that, and more decent than that. As president, I promise each and every one of you: Making sure Social Security delivers on its promises -- for you and also for your children and grandchildren -- will be the highest priority of my administration. As for Al Gore's promises? Just look at the record."
And, I might add, consider the source.