Now is the time to work together to stop spending money we do not have.

The specifics that Senator Klobuchar put on the table... should absolutely be part of the agenda.

As Senator Gregg said, we are one good debt deal away from a great period--another great period of American prosperity.

Even worse, in just three years disability beneficiaries will face a 21 percent benefit cut, if Congress doesn't act.

unless Congress acts, in 2016 people receiving disability insurance will face a 21 percent across-the-board cut.

Even with Social Security having to tighten its belt, benefits will continue to be paid.

the Old Age Fund would, in fact, be reduced.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to follow up on his question, because you didn't answer it.

I reject the notion that the bureaucrats in Washington can tell providers how to care for patients.

I will look forward to that, sir.

Absolutely. The most obvious risk we face is that we will, through our own deliberate irresponsibility, undermine the safe haven status of the United States.