"We must do all we can to encourage more individuals to save, whether through financial literacy programs, or through the Tax Code."
"Before looking to cut those earned benefits, we need to look at our current funding rules."
"I suggested, Mr. President, why don't we do some modest tax cuts for middle-income Americans and continue to pay down the debt?"
"I would note that, as the chairman described, the response to Mr. Camp's proposal on the Republican side, I think it is fair to say, was more dynamic than the response on the Democratic side."
"The best way for Congress to improve retirement security for all Americans is by protecting Social Security from benefit cuts."
"I think it has got to be the White House that drives it."
"I am deeply concerned about the proposal several of our witnesses have put forth to cut Social Security's annual cost of living adjustments."
"The biggest challenge facing Social Security right now is Republican budget cuts in the House of Representatives."
"I think we should think of a tax credit, a tax incentive as a spur to economic development in Africa."
"I think that there will be an opportunity when we look to extend AGOA to address some of these issues in a vigorous manner."
"If we cannot do the big, then let us proceed with the smaller bilaterals where we actually have had some success."