We worked hard. We built these economies. We contributed so much to the economy.

as we are all sadly aware, the United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. The statistics are just startling. Since 2000, the rate of deaths from drug overdoses has increased 137 percent, including a 200-percent…

the concerns that people have--and I think if you watch television at all and the anger that you are seeing in the American voters and people that are participating in the political process--very concerned about the United States of…

So they are looking for every avenue they can in order to get here or get wherever they can to wreak havoc.

The bottom line is not always the dollar. There is a human aspect and element to this as well.

As you know, politics sometimes gets us entwined a little bit more than what we should be.

This whole refugee thing is a great concern to the State of West Virginia and my constituents in my State.

There has to be a bipartisan solution to this problem, and I know that you can all work together and come together and do it.

But now, through no fault of their own, thousands of retirees face the loss of these benefits because of coal company bankruptcies.

These are real people we are talking about. They live on small pensions, averaging $530 per month, plus Social Security.

Have you made an effort in that over the last year?

It's vital that Democrats and Republicans come together quickly to find solutions to this crisis.

I think you saw after some of these national and international events hopefully an increased nimbleness on our part.

I know we have the Inauguration coming up, which puts an additional strain on both of your budgets.

That would obviously be a challenge.

I cannot imagine anything they might possibly need.

That is interesting. I know it takes lead time.

Please do not let politics get in your way, we need a comprehensive bill that both parties can support that truly fixes the problem for current and future retirees.