Political Quotes

Johnny Isakson: “Whatever we do to deal with those shortfalls is going to entail some tough choices, either raising revenues in some…”

On the recordMay 7, 2014
Whatever we do to deal with those shortfalls is going to entail some tough choices, either raising revenues in some fashion or reducing the rate of growth of benefits in some fashion.
Said by
Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson acknowledges the tough choices needed to address Social Security and Medicare shortfalls.

Share

More from Johnny Isakson

Apr 1, 2019

Reserving the right to object and I will yield to the Senator from Alabama. I want everybody to listen closely. Senator, please listen to me closely. You are a great friend. I love you to death. But do you know what you just did? When you…

govinfo.gov
Sep 25, 2018

Success now and in the future will require close collaboration between the VA and Congress, a focus on engagement as well as accountability.

congress.gov
Sep 10, 2019

We have a second to certify our growth in the VA by nominating James Byrne and approving his appointment. We have all worked hard to see that the VA is responsive. We get good news in the papers, not bad news. We are helping our veterans…

govinfo.gov
Apr 1, 2019

I don't want to cut anybody out, but I want to make that point. I yield to Senator Shelby. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Crapo). The Senator from Alabama.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation