09/17/2013
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"As this has been said, the first Social Security check went out in 1940 and has never missed a payment, which speaks to the strength and the resiliency of that program."
"Just to close, Mr. Chairman, there has been a lot of talk about making changes to Social Security to secure its long-term viability."
"I will fight to protect their safety."
"This is a bipartisan issue and I'm proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle."