Kent Conrad: “Our country is in serious trouble.”

I do, and I made that argument to the commission, and others on the commission made some of the points that you are making now.

I urge you to vote for the confirmation of Dave Turk. I urge you to do it quickly.

Millions of Americans are financially unprepared for their retirement.

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