we also believe that there ought to be some fairness.

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.

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

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

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

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

Social Security has been a major triumph of American policy.

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

today I rise to speak on general and flag officer confirmations, specifically, the urgent need to confirm the next Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. The Senator from Alabama strongly objects to an entirely legal and appropriate travel…

reclaiming my time, first of all, the Senator from Alabama made a compelling case about the demands upon this Senate. They range from cyber security issues to a host of other important issues that we have to deal with. Yet he insists we…

I believe that Americans are ready and willing to answer the call to serve, to come together and meet the challenges that we face at the local, national, and international level. We just need to create the conditions to mobilize them. That…

the flood of money into both political parties is destroying our democracy and, yes, is making it much harder for us to fight climate change.

Senator Kaine is a very able lawyer and one of the key features or subtopics, if you will, of this hearing has been the problem of conflicts of interests.

The IMF report is considered official by the IMF and was prepared using peer-reviewed methodology.

Negative externalities should be in the price of a product and that to shift that cost to the public is a subsidy.

The IMF report is considered official by the IMF and was prepared using peer-reviewed methodology.

We ought to be able to determine wherever we are--everyday people, journalists, elected official, expert, whether there's a conflict of interest.

Those who are willing to say let it all be transparent are not trying to silence anyone.