Judd Gregg: “We have to figure out how to do the deal that straightens this out.”

To those still in denial, or even advocating steps that would make our debts even higher, please reconsider.

My experience in these debates, the person who wins is the person who establishes himself with the American people toward the audience, this can be a huge audience, as being one reasonably likable.

I think Dr. Rivlin is absolutely correct on both points, and Simpson-Bowles did the same thing that Domenici-Rivlin did, which was to actually increase benefits to single women over 85, and low-income individuals.

Your careers may end happily before the reckoning. Your reelections may not be threatened by your inaction. But your consciences should be.