Ron Lewis Quotes & Sayings

Since Social Security faces a large gap between what it promises younger workers and what it can afford to pay them, private savings will likely need to play a larger role in retirement planning for younger workers. — Ron Lewis

By encouraging conservation, increasing investments in clean, renewable sources of energy, and promoting increased domestic production of oil and gas, we can build a more secure future for our country. — Ron Lewis

Today's vote ensures that coal will continue to be an important part of our nation's energy policy, with strong parameters to make it cleaner and more efficient. — Ron Lewis

It is never too early to encourage long-term savings. — Ron Lewis

The College Access and Opportunity Act addresses the important need to make higher education more affordable and easier to access for low and middle-income students. — Ron Lewis

Whether you are just entering the workforce or nearing retirement age, planning for the future is critical. — Ron Lewis

We have all read tragic stories in our local papers about gun accidents as a result of misuse. As lawmakers we can better promote safety and responsibility by encouraging gun owners to purchase gun safes to store firearms and keep them from falling into the wrong hands. — Ron Lewis

Meth production and use is a serious problem in Kentucky and across the country. Clearly, there is a growing need for a national strategy to combat this crisis. Increasing public awareness is a significant means for prevention. — Ron Lewis

Identity theft involving these cards is a growing form of white collar crime, facilitating illegal immigration, banking and accounting fraud, tax evasion, and other nefarious activities. — Ron Lewis

Though Congress continues to explore possible solutions to ensure social security solvency, everyone must take personal responsibility to prepare their own retirement savings accordingly. — Ron Lewis

Studies indicate that most of young adults struggle to grasp even the most basic financial principles that will allow them to manage money and prepare for their future. — Ron Lewis

Ensuring quality higher education is one of the most important things we can do for future generations. — Ron Lewis

Freedom of religion is a principle that is central to our Nation's Declaration of Independence. Congress has taken this positive step to protect our freedom to express allegiance to America's flag and the ideals it represents. — Ron Lewis

We must continue our fight to ensure that Federal, State, and local authorities have the resources and support necessary to combat this growing epidemic. This is a top priority for me and many of my colleagues here in Congress. — Ron Lewis

We must fight and win the battle against terror overseas so we never have to fight it here at home. — Ron Lewis

Social Security Number Cards by themselves were never intended to be personal identity documents because they cannot confirm that a person presenting a card is actually the person whose name appears on the card. — Ron Lewis

The CAFTA region currently imports $15 billion annually of U.S. agriculture and manufactured goods. — Ron Lewis

It is incumbent upon each of us to improve spending and savings practices to ensure our own individual financial security and preserve the collective economic well-being of our great society. — Ron Lewis

Our safety at home and the cause of freedom abroad is largely contingent upon our success in Iraq. — Ron Lewis

Financial literacy is an issue that should command our attention because many Americans are not adequately organizing finances for their education, healthcare and retirement. — Ron Lewis

We must carefully consider card security solutions, such as adding photographs or machine-readable electronic strips, so to prevent further breaches of individual privacy that could result from changes to the design of Social Security Cards. — Ron Lewis

The provisions contained in this plan will ensure that the United States has the infrastructure necessary to meet energy needs through future decades, easing dependence on unpredictable foreign oil markets, and creating thousands of new jobs for American workers. — Ron Lewis

The establishment of a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week will significantly increase awareness of meth and educate the public on effective ways to help prevent its use. — Ron Lewis

Employer contribution pension plans have become increasingly popular throughout the past two decades. — Ron Lewis

Increased awareness and education could be a great help toward improving spending and saving habits and increasing participation and contribution levels to retirement plans. — Ron Lewis

Weapons of mass destruction in the hands of Islamic extremists will be a disaster for the world. — Ron Lewis

Without significant reform, the Social Security Administration will be legally and financially unable to pay full promised benefits within a generation. — Ron Lewis