Rob Andrews: “The end of the bargain that is coming to them is that they are guaranteed, in some cases, a pension check for the rest…”

The best scenario of the four is the status quo, which is grim. The other three compete in terms of their grimness.

Provocation is not the goal of these questions; a sober analysis is.

It is appalling. But, you know, when all seems lost, there are some metrics... that make you feel a little more optimistic.

I think you are doing some of the most meaningful work in this Congress by your diligence here, and I am proud to be associated with it in a very minor way after the work you have done.