Ben Cardin actually said...

"I do not know of a member of the Senate who does not believe that the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration are vital to our country."

"I know we are going to have disagreements, legitimate disagreements, on budget priorities and how to proceed to balance the Federal budget."

"I want to acknowledge the improvements that I have seen in regards to the Annual Earnings Statement's availability to recipients."

"These are dedicated people, working very hard."