John Kline: “I would argue that the federal government is strapped as well, and the president's budget reflecting, again, another $1…”

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the witnesses for being with us today. Excellent testimony, as we're trying to solve the problem that some of us have been dealing with for a long time.

We owe it to them to set aside our political differences and come to the table to find a bipartisan solution that secures their future.

No one voted for me in less than 35 days, and I would afford employees the same opportunity to be able to make an informed decision with regard to choosing their union representation.

Workers and retirees must have peace of mind when it comes to their hard-earned retirement benefits.