"I look at this hearing as a kind of smokescreen, a cover-up for the majority's extremist agenda to gut Social Security."
"But there is a problem. Money is part of the solution, but policies probably are a greater part of the solution."
"We have a sacred responsibility to address the actual challenges facing Social Security."
"I want to continue your last line of questioning. I associate myself with what you were saying and what you are implying here, because this is not simply going to be solved by putting more resources a..."
"Enough dishonesty and misdirection. We either sit down, we either work this out, or Social Security will not be here."
"Far from Social Security saviors, I think the majority insists on seeking its destruction because they have a better idea."
"It is imperative that, when seeking solutions, we refrain from shaming our workers and lying about our strong economy."
"So, Congress acted decisively in the face of historic adversity to keep Americans safe."
"We can't legislate directly identity theft. That is my contention."
"Every Democratic member on this panel worked very closely with the President to include $2 billion."
"It is good when you see bipartisanship. It happens so infrequently up here."