Kent Conrad: “The idea that we should raise taxes in this economy is not a good idea.”

All the talk in the world doesn't matter if you don't actually get something done in the real world.

It takes guts to do that, and Chairman Arrington, you have certainly led the charge on having a commission.

Social Security's financial challenge affects nearly our entire society, and the solutions will require a broad-based approach.

I thought he was an outstanding Committee Chairman, and my former intern has succeeded him in his Congressional seat.