I think that's very important for the people that we represent here, that they understand, yes, we've made progress, in some ways very dramatic progress, especially against al-Qa'ida, but that significant threats remain and that we've got to continue to be vigilant, which means we've got to continue to put resources to these issues.
Emphasizes the need for vigilance and resources despite progress against al-Qa'ida.
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We also increase the payroll tax very modestly, from the current combined rate of 12.4 percent to 13.4 percent over 10 years.
If we are going to make this whole system solvent, it is going to take everybody to give a little bit.
I am eager to hear from our panelists to get a better sense of all the options they considered and how they reached consensus on the final report.
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