Half of the seniors rely on Social Security for most of their income.

Democrats took one of the biggest steps to strengthen Medicare in decades by giving it the ability to negotiate lower Medicare prescription drug prices.

I've spent enough time in the Senate to think that freewheeling chat among Senators is rarely productive.

President Biden made a proposal, which is that we solve the Social Security problem without benefit cuts.

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.

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.

I've spent enough time in the Senate to think that freewheeling chat among Senators is rarely productive.

the only ways to ensure Social Security remains solvent is to either raise revenue, or cut benefits

Social Security has been a major triumph of American policy.

I think that would be the logical next step.

Social Security is the bedrock of retirement security, and the nation's most effective anti-poverty program.

my Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act would fix that by requiring contributions to Social Security on wages above $400,000.00.

Those making more than $400,000.00 in investment income would contribute just like those who are earning wages.

President Biden made a proposal, which is that we solve the Social Security problem without benefit cuts.

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.

These reforms raise enough revenue to make Social Security solvent indefinitely.

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.

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.