It was incredibly important that we not only made Social Security solvent, but we lifted the bottom 20 percent dramatically.
That I like to call the 'Conrad provision.'
I would say to you, as I looked at this, I saw Social Security as the bedrock.
I cannot be part of any recommendations on long-term care because I am conflicted.
You make very good points, by the way.
You know, we did have discussions. One of the things on this commission, because of its makeup and the diversity of views on this commission...
I watched as a new Senator your work as a Democrat on fiscal accountability. You, in fact, were a deficit hawk among Democrats.
What happens is those people, if the children are not able to care for them, they are going into institutions, but where is that being paid ...
We all know that Social Security is going to have to be dealt with, or we are going to face by 2034 at the latest--many of us believe it wil...
The consequence of failure has to be made clear.
Overwhelmingly, they say this is their biggest concern--their retirement security, and, overwhelmingly, they want us to act.