Eric Swalwell: “Thank you. I don't think we could end on a more inspirational note than the eloquent words from our former chairman from…”

“Thank you. I don't think we could end on a more inspirational note than the eloquent words from our former chairman from Connecticut, Mr. Larson. This is about the future. I am proud to be a sponsor of the Social Security Fairness Act. I am glad that is getting some attention this evening. To summarize, the Future Forum and what we aspire for young people to have is not a handout when it comes to student loan debt, not a complete free pass where you just take on government investments and you don't give anything back. What we are saying is that if you are qualified and you worked hard and you have the student loan debt, it should be easier than it is today. We should be able to pass Joe Courtney's bill and allow you to refinance. We should find every way possible to reduce this debt for each person as low as we can. And if you are a student today, the government should not make money on your student interest loan. They shouldn't make money. If you are qualified and able to go to college, especially if you are like the gentleman from Pennsylvania or myself and you are the first person in your family to go to college, we should reduce every barrier to college because it is a part of achieving that American Dream of starting a family, owning a home, buying a new automobile, and saving for a secure golden retirement. So I thank the gentleman from Connecticut for his help this evening and coming down as a special cameo guest appearance.…”