"It is no wonder without any kind of investment on our part that, you know, we find ourselves in this situation."
"Americans know that Social Security is first and foremost an insurance plan. It is not an entitlement."
"I think it was Ronald Reagan that said facts don't lie and they are a difficult thing."
"But, frankly, it is very disturbing when you see the premier government agency that has responsibility to deal with its American citizens and say that with respect to waiting for disability claims, bo..."
"We have got a large population out there that we have to serve. We have enormous stress on that system with 10,000 baby boomers coming in there a day."
"All right. So we are not going to get any answers here, so that is unfortunate given the position that you hold and given that every American relies on Social Security."
"Yes, I do."
"I join in our appreciation for all of your efforts."
"Social Security needs a Senate-confirmed Commissioner who can lead the agency and focus on providing the service Americans expect and deserve."
"Social Security is also there to help widows and children who have lost a parent."
"Natural disasters remind us of how important it is to fight back against calls to cut Social Security."
"Both the Chairman and I have offered comprehensive plans to address the long-term shortfall in the Social Security system."