John Kline: “I am saddened and, frankly, appalled that today in this House of Representatives we are debating a bill to put ``retreat…”

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.

There is nothing fair or excusable about a 75-year-old retiree with health care concerns finding out that the pension he was promised just isn't funded.

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.