"I see a recognition on the Republican side and the Democratic side that we are going to protect Social Security together in order to honor that promise that has been made."
"This is what the American people want. They are tired of the tastes-great-less-filling arguments and everybody going to their respective corners and nothing getting done."
"What a great moment to say we were in Congress when it wasn't about Democrats or Republicans, it was about moving the nation forward and uplifting all of its people."
"I have to say, doing as many public forums as I have across the country, that has not been my experience."
"I think we can all agree we have to do something and we need to do it now."
"Whatever solution we do come up with for at least this generation of reforms to Social Security must be bipartisan or nothing will get done."
"I believe that Social Security is the single most successful domestic program of the 20th century and it is our solemn obligation to preserve it and continue it and strengthen it for the 21st century."
"It is not merely a, quote, unquote, entitlement; it is an earned benefit."
"Doing nothing means you are, de facto, in favor of 25 percent or at least 20 percent plus cuts come 2034."
"But we understand at its core what we are trying to achieve here."
"I think that is what all of us are committed to do."
"Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Larson announced today that the Subcommittee is beginning a hearing series on 'Protecting and Improving Social Security.'"