Bill Cassidy actually said...

"The trust has remained firmly in the black, with returns even exceeding expectations at some points and with payments consistently remaining reliable and on schedule."

"We propose creating an additional investment fund — in parallel to the trust fund, not replacing it — that would be invested in stocks, bonds and other investments that generate a higher rate of retur..."

"We’re attempting to provide certainty for businesses, and that includes distillers."

"If the ACIP meeting today is being used to sow distrust, I would ask, as you go forward, that you make sure that there really is a balanced perspective."