John Larson actually said...

"I think the Chairman needs to be applauded, as does the Committee, for addressing the whole issue of fraud."

"At the same time, the Social Security Administration's basic operating budget has fallen by 10 percent since 2010 after adjusting for inflation."

"I think it is important that we catch up on the fraud and we continue, as this Committee and this Chairman has led, to do so."

"We owe the 61 million Social Security beneficiaries efficient administration and our most robust efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse wherever it exists."