John Kline: “The American people aren't interested in continuing the same failed policies, but that's precisely what this budget…”

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

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.

I cannot State emphatically enough that far-reaching reform, fiscal responsibility, and bipartisanship must be the principles that guide us as we work to solve this problem.

Republicans and Democrats have a history of bipartisan cooperation on this issue.