Kent Conrad: “This debt is such a serious problem.”

We admire that, and I can say on both sides of the aisle, people recognize the job he did as Budget Committee Chairman.

The one thing I know for sure is that what is happening now is not working.

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

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