[lbo-talk] Bush to single mom: Working three jobs "uniquely American"

Leigh Meyers leighcmeyers at yahoo.com
Tue Feb 8 16:51:32 PST 2005


[Excerpts from a PRNewswire release]

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/02-04-2005/0002951038&EDATE=

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by President Bush in a conversation on strengthening social security:

Qwest Center Omaha Arena Omaha, Nebraska 8:40 A.M. CST

THE PRESIDENT: Okay, Mary, tell us about yourself.

MS. MORNIN: Okay, I'm a divorced, single mother with three grown, adult children. I have one child, Robbie, who is mentally challenged, and I have two daughters.... I work three jobs and I feel like I contribute.

THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs?

MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.

THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)

MS. MORNIN: Not much. Not much.

THE PRESIDENT: Well, hopefully, this will help you get you sleep to know that when we talk about Social Security, nothing changes. <...>

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