"The notion that Secretary Mayorkas is working to advance cartel crime in America, as this hearing title suggests, is outrageous."
"That diversity makes us strong, but it also says that our policies have to reflect that diversity."
"If we are going to have a conversation of some kind that is not going to happen unless we have a Republican proposal to work with, something that is distinct and clear and in writing."
"We certainly hope that the bipartisan expression at the State of Union, that Social Security cuts should be off the table was not just theater, but was actual truth."
"Those making more than $400,000.00 in investment income would contribute just like those who are earning wages."
"These are the two competing visions. In one, we increase inequality and do less to make America a good place to work and retire."
"President Biden made a proposal, which is that we solve the Social Security problem without benefit cuts."
"Social Security has been a major triumph of American policy."
"These reforms raise enough revenue to make Social Security solvent indefinitely."
"Today's proposal would raise more from the very wealthiest, keep benefits intact, and shore up Social Security and Medicare for the next 75 years."
"the only ways to ensure Social Security remains solvent is to either raise revenue, or cut benefits"
"So income inequality has a pernicious effect on Social Security solvency unless we take steps to address both income inequality and Social Security solvency, which I contend my bill would do."
"It is unconscionable that many of our colleagues are trying to slow that progress."
"The data is clear. It is not even complicated."
"Social Security is the bedrock of retirement security, and the nation's most effective anti-poverty program."
"The answer is clear: We have to build out clean, renewable energy that will reduce emissions."
"I've spent enough time in the Senate to think that freewheeling chat among Senators is rarely productive."
"we also believe that there ought to be some fairness."
