Chris Van Hollen actually said...

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are essential to the health and retirement security of millions of Americans.

The challenge before us is to make these vital programs sustainable over the long haul, given the spending growth trends.

I hope we will also have hearings on the major issue of tax reform and tax earmarks, as well as the recommendation of both those bipartisan ...

you do not believe it is wise, or even feasible, to cap federal revenues at 21 percent of GDP.