04/16/2012
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"And I want to thank Senator Murray for referencing her 40,000 constituents who are among almost three million public servants who are affected by this."
"We are not going to let anyone weaken benefits and break our promise--not for seniors today and certainly not for seniors tomorrow."
"The Senate Appropriations Committee recently advanced a bill to increase SSA funding by $509 million over 24 levels."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome Commissioner. I do want to take this opportunity to thank you for your great service."