These risks to our economy are deadly serious.

We could raise revenue and save Social Security by simply asking the rich to finally pay their fair share.

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

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.

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

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.

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

I think that would be the logical next step.

Social Security has been a major triumph of American policy.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

we also believe that there ought to be some fairness.