Ben Cardin actually said...

"We normally adjust the existing revenues in order to make sure that we do not run out of funds with one trust fund versus the other."

"the two have sort of always been considered together, and there have been reallocations made whenever needed, and on a bipartisan basis on every occasion."

"If DI's share of payroll taxes had actually continued to rise as scheduled under law previous to 1983, we would not be having this conversation today."

"I agree we have to make sure the integrity of the programs is maintained."