"the majority of those folks who use that deduction, the oldest deduction on the tax books--it goes back to the Civil War, and there was a reason"
"I do."
"I support the chairman's Social Security 2100 Act because it protects the promise we made to workers in a way that ensures no benefit cuts need to be made for at least the next 75 years."
"We cannot be shy about working together to strengthen the program."
"Can you describe how the windfall elimination provision negatively impacts our first responders, that is police and fire?"
"The Social Security Trust Fund is only fully funded until 2034. So revenue increases are needed to shore up the fund for the future."
"I am certainly not convinced that raising the age is the area that we need to focus on."
"Social Security plays an important role in ensuring economic security for Americans, from seniors, to women, to people of color, to younger workers."
"We had a massive tax cut voted upon in December of 2017. And when we look at the results of that tax cut, we don't see the increase in wages that this body was committed to."
"I hope for another meeting, Ambassador. We will talk about the relationship between your job and the Treasury's job, in terms of trade, and where exactly does the Congress fit in."
"It is very clear that the Congress has a major role, the major role, under article 1 in trade negotiations."