When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.

Without reform, it could be just 13 years before Social Security will be paying out more in retiree benefits than it receives in payroll taxes.

Drawing on President Bush’s reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.

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