I completely agree with you, Senator Brown, that this should be an integral part of our budget thinking.

Thank you, ma'am. Thank you.

Well, maybe we need a delay to figure it all out.

You bet.

The problems don't stop at the technical failures of a Web site. The real problem stems from the colossal failure to deliver what this law promised the American people.

Americans deserve answers. On behalf of the American taxpayer, I am committed to getting the answers and rooting out waste, fraud and abuse so that we can help keep the program strong for those who truly need it.

Through his leadership the committee achieved a number of legislative accomplishments for America and its people.

The hearing will come to order.

We all remember him. Clay was one of the best, a great American, a diplomat, and a joy to work with regardless of your politics.

The widespread disability fraud uncovered in Puerto Rico raises serious questions about Social Security's management of the disability program.

At a time when the Disability Insurance program will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2016, it is deeply troubling that Social Security is doling out millions of dollars in fraudulent taxpayer-funded payments.